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Two engines are available this year: a 187-hp 4-cylinder and a 265-horsepower 3.5L V6. Each engine comes linked to a 6-speed automatic transmission. What the 4-cylinder lacks in power, it more than makes up for in fuel economy--it's capable of 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway--a class-leading achievement.While the Sienna's suspension is tuned toward comfort, the SE trim gets revised springs/dampeners for better handling that approaches that of a car. The standard 19" wheels on the SE trim are a nice complement to that trim's privacy glass, roof rails and smoked chrome exterior trim.
The Sienna is the only vehicle in its class to offer optional all-wheel drive. Toyota's system utilizes a center differential to split power 50/50 between the front and rear wheels under normal driving situations, but transfers more to the wheels that have traction during slippery conditions. Other Siennas are configured as front-wheel drive.
Safety is an important factor in designing any minivan, and the Sienna comes with a long list of such features. Electronic stability control and anti-lock brakes with brake assist are standard, as are front seat-mounted side airbags and side-curtain bags for all three rows. Driver knee airbags are also included. All-wheel drive models are also fitted with run-flat tires which allow the Sienna to go up to 100 miles at 55 mph once the tire loses air.
Interior accommodations in the Sienna include three rows of seating and a capacity of either seven or eight. The 8-passenger configuration--offered on LE and XLE trims--includes a second-row bench seat that can slide fore and aft. The 7-passenger models substitute two captain's chairs for the bench. Second and third-row seats are removable to expand cargo space.
CE, LE, XLE and Limited trims for the Sienna span a very wide range of equipment, depending on whether the buyer wants simple and basic or luxurious. The base CE does include most popular equipment such as keyless entry, power windows/locks/mirrors, cruise control, 3-zone air conditioning and a 4-speaker CD sound system; it's the only model to not offer all-wheel drive as an option. At the top of the range, the Limited adds Smart Key remote keyless system, a power moonroof, heated seats, automatic climate control system, woodgrain trim and a parking-assist system and a Bluetooth hands-free calling interface.
Options at the top of the line include a unique dual-view entertainment system that allows rear seat passengers to watch two different programs on one display, navigation satellite radio, HID headlamps, rain-sensing wipers and radar cruise control.
2012 Toyota Sienna Model Changes
The SE model now comes with SIRIUS satellite radio and a USB audio input and the XLE gets an upgraded JBL audio system with 10 speakers and a subwoofer.
2012 Toyota Sienna Value
Toyota's Sienna keeps getting better every year. The current version offers both a 4-cylinder and a V6 engine as well as a pair of 6-speed automatic transmissions. Mileage estimates are up to 26 mpg on the highway, and the Sienna is the only minivan to offer all-wheel drive as an option as well as two seating configurations. Even the entry-level CE trim includes such comfort options such as keyless entry, three-zone air conditioning and 10 cup holders. Toyota has also engineered a clever 16" LCD monitor that allows rear seat occupants to watch two different video programs simultaneously.
2012 Toyota Sienna Strengths
Available all-wheel drive; two engine choices; fuel economy; spacious, comfortable interior; true car-like handling; choice of seating configurations; historically strong resale value
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Two graphs are isomorphic, i.e have the same structure, if there exists a function taking one graph to the other which has a bijection between edges, and preserves adjacency and non adjacency of the vertices.
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When we thought that Search couldn't be changed… Google launches Instant. The same method to search with faster, relevant and more interactive results.
A new enhancement that shows you results as you type. Literally as you type. Consequences??? Many.
User behavior
If we see as we type, will we type the same? Are the queries going to change over time? For example, let's say that I'm thinking about buying an iPad. I live in Toronto ok?
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Last week Ken Ham addressed BioLogos specifically in a blog post, in response to Daniel Hamlin's testimony told in our blog on October 14th.
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Once we recognize that no one takes the text literally, and that we have often failed to account for the details in the text regarding the time of day, we can begin anew to try to understand the text as an ancient text rather than as a modern one. As such, we must begin with the idea that the text operates in the world of omens, not the world of physics and astronomy.
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Walking the Walk: Thoreau and the art of seeing nature
What can a practicing scientist in the 21st century—even a "bench scientist" like me whose scientific forays are confined to a laboratory—glean from a 19th century wanderer like Thoreau?
With Charity to All
"…why a man should be hanged, because it has not yet pleased God to give him his spirit, I confess, I am yet to understand. Certainly to think by a halter to let new light into the understanding, or by the tortures of the body to heal the errors of the mind, seems to me like applying a plaister to the heel, to cure a wound in the head; which doth not work upon the seat of the disease…"
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Evolution and Faith in Latin America, Part 2
As I read The Voyage, I often thought about Darwin's other famous work, The Origin of Species, and the delight that Darwin clearly took in the natural world. Writing about a tropical forest in Brazil, he found himself at a loss for words, "…it is not possible to give an adequate idea of the higher feelings of wonder, astonishment, and devotion, which fill and elevate the mind."
Francis Collins by the Book
Considering my own stance on the satisfying harmony of science and faith, you might be surprised to find on my shelves nearly everything written by Richard Dawkins (including "The God Delusion") and my late friend Christopher Hitchens (including "God Is Not Great"). One must dig deeply into opposing points of view in order to know whether your own position remains defensible. Iron sharpens iron.
Faith, Science and Metaphors
How do metaphors impact the dialogue between faith and science? We might start by asking: what are the framing metaphors at work in the current debates? Even using the word "dialogue" here suggests an implicit metaphor that frames my approach to the relationship between faith and science. Imagine substituting "dialogue" with "war;" that would conjure a completely different metaphorical framework.
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The Bible, Evolution, and Grace
If your core value is serving God and you believe that anything but a literal interpretation of the Bible is disobedient to God, you can't hear any of the scientific arguments, and that was the way it was with me. Until I dealt with the loyalty question, I could not proceed to the science.
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With a high-school level understanding of science and theology, I was convinced by this "either-or" argument and, to my knowledge, became the first Young Earth Creationist in my local Nazarene church. I knew the enemy and the enemy had a name. It was Evolution.
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Comparing Interpretations of Genesis 1
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Take Scripture Seriously
I had spent so much time using the Bible as evidence to prove my point that I hadn't bothered to consider its intended purpose. It was as if I had been given a nice new pair of shoes, but instead of wearing them and letting them take me where I needed to go, I had been using them to kill bugs, prop open doors, and fix wobbly table legs.
A Plea to My Shepherds
... I would exhort these, my fellow conservative evangelical shepherds and thinkers, to set aside all reticence and fear, emerge from anonymity, and storm the forum of discourse, engaging this most pressing matter with vigor, equanimity, and humility. In doing so, know upfront that there will be few handrails to guide; you will not be building upon an extensive precedence of published conservative thought.
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anyone here have a really good video on making basic hollandaise? I thought there would be one in the sauces section on Rouxbe...?
thanks in advance!!!
Julienne, chiffonade, emince...? Fancy names. Simple concepts. Find clarity here.
Still on our list of "things to do". In the meantime, you may want to check out How to Make a Butter Sauce", which we released a little while ago.
At the moment, we are trying to get through a few other categories. I guess that is the fun of teaching and learning to cooking...it never ends! Stay tuned, hollandaise will be covered at some point.
There is a risk when making egg-based emulsion sauces if the egg is raw or undercooked. We will cover this in more detail in the Hollandaise lesson. In the meantime, here is a drill-down that goes into a bit more detail about Egg Safety. Cheers!
Jacques Pepin's Complete Techniques has an excellent recipe for this, and the other French mother sauces and should be a good substitute while you're waiting for the lesson from Rouxbe. http://www.amazon.com/Jacques-Pepins-Complete-Techniques-P%C3%A9pin/dp/1579122205/
I made some eggs benedict this weekend for my wife and the recipe in this book was wonderful.
I tried to make eggs benedict and everything went great, however I did not like the taste. So I went to a restaurant and had to make me one. It tasted just like mine. So it must be the lemon juice that makes it taste this way. Is there any thing else a person can use to replace the lemon juice?.
Good question. Nowadays lemon juice is the most common; however a reduced vinegar can be used instead (like when making a bearnaise sauce). Some people even make it with a wine reduction.
Will be sure to go into more detail about this when we do the lesson on hollandaise. Cheers!
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CBA - End of a Golden Era in sight?
Now, I want to say it right now that I admire the CBA for everything it has achieved in the past 2-3 decades of being part of the international badminton community. The world has learnt much from their commitment, talent, and unfailing competitive spirit. I wont go into the other, more debatable aspects of their domination here. But the world has also learnt much from their fantastic infrastructure, and dedication to the spirit of continuity.
Continuity? Hmmmm .
I have this sinking feeling that China badminton is fast approaching a crossroads. The golden era is probably fast coming to an end. Consider
Lin Dan wont be around for long. Chen Jin may possibly retire even before LD. And Chen Long may not last Too Long (pardon the pun!) given his unique physical style. The other Mens singles players get regularly tossed around and put down by players from other countries. And there is no youngster with real potential on the horizon. So much for the future of Mens Singles.
Womens singles, admittedly, looks in much better health. Apart from bossing the format to completely, the CBA actually have a lot of new, young talent coming up through the ranks, who have the potential to replace their compatriots right at the top. So far, so good. But look out for the ambush! Champion-material girls are sprouting up everywhere: Korea, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia and India, to name a few. Its going to be a distinctly slippery slope within the next 2-3 years, once WX is gone, WYH is slowing down, and LXR is left holding the ball with some partial assist.
Mens doubles have leant far too heavily for too long on their star pair, CY/FHF; admittedly just like, in fact, most of the other top countries. No depth. In fact, the Koreans have a lot more depth in this format, and are due to dominate it within the next year or so, and there onwards for a long, long time. China can safely say goodbye to their position in this format. They dont really have any pairs coming up to be real challengers. Besides, other pairs from other countries are creeping up on CB/GZD, who look distinctly shaky even where they are at the moment.
Womens doubles poses an interesting situation. They have 2 top pairs who boss the world. But both pairs could be reaching their best-before date in the next 1-2 years. At the same time, the girls from Korea, Japan and possibly Thailand are making their moves, and there is every likelihood that INA/MAS and others will be snapping at the heels of all the above. BYX/ZQX look promising, but can they fill those tall shoes? Time will tell, I suppose, but theyll be fighting for their lives against the girls from elsewhere. Its going to be a free-for-all, and I suspect once again, the Koreans will slip out from under and run away with the prize.
The mixed doubles format, again have 2 pairs from China leading the world; but only just! Both pairs have had their ups and downs against some of the other top players, but have managed to keep their noses ahead in the rankings. But thats all; look beyond them, and its like falling off the edge of a cliff. The next best Chinese pair is HHB/BYX, and HHB is due to start cashing in his pension, any day now! The XD format is like an international conference, and its due to get even more confusing, but Id watch out for the Koreans, Japanese, Indonesians, Danes, Brits, and (just to tweak the tails of some narrow-minded people,) the Indians.
So, is this all LYBs fault? No, not hardly! Hes done China proud, along with his team of fantastic ex-players-turned-coaches, and not a little help from the techies and wise old men like TXH. But no one, not even the most powerful committee can prevent the winds of change from blowing however they want.
To summarize:
The cupboard is beginning to look bare.
The warning signs are all there.
The ups and downs, the kings and clowns,
Theyve all played without a care.
But now the time is winding down; the coaches have a frown,
Its Indonesia all over again,
O Holy Crap! the futures a trap!
Of iPads, iBirds, and just a memory of the game!
Offhand,without much thinking,just to start the ball rolling with you, yes,
1) The MS, what you say is just about right. After Chen Jin and Lin Dan's impending retirements, and only Chen Long the outstanding one to hold the fort, and seemingly no one else on the horizon to step up to the plate - it's beginning to look worrisome;
2) WS, their strongest and safest bet, with wave after wave of new hopefuls and future world beaters , at least for another decade or two, I believe;
3) MD, is in an even worse situation than MS, after Cai/Fu, there isn't the equivalent of Chen Long in th MD to step into their shoes - this is one of the two weakest departments;
4) WD, the ID (Invincible Duo, I once dubbed them) is no longer that dominating. Though they also have TQ/ZYL, the equivalent of Chen Long , the situation is not much better than their MS department - their other pairs are more beatable;
5) XD, one of the two worst departments together with MD, possibly the worst because their non-CHN rivals are more or less as good, presently the rest of the world's best hope of wresting major titles from the Chinese.
One of the reasons for the possible end of China's golden era could be attributed to her rising affluence. I heard more and more countryside parents urging their kids to make their marks in life through entrepreneurship, or at least good employment or academia, than sport. It 's just too competitive in sport and too few have the chance to play overseas being one of the drawbacks.
(to be continued)...Last edited by Justin L; 06-07-2012 at 03:10 AM.
Another challenge is the rest of the world are catching up albeit slowly though traditional powerhouses like INA and MAS are waning,new ones are gradually rising in their place, namely, Korea, Japan, Thailand, Denmark, India. To me,although China wins practically all the major titles the last couple of years, the gap between them and the rest are not as wide as it appears on paper.
For example,in MS,to quote Peter Gade,it's mainly all about Lin Dan. After his retirement? Chen Long is no Lin Dan,at least no sign of it yet but he will be among the very top for sure.
If China's badminton hinterland, which I include not just the countryside but also the numerous small towns, is shrinking slowly, then she 'll have to depend increasingly more on city children to take up the sport. not so much for monetary gains or livelihood,more for the love of the game - that would over time make China's situation similar to the developed and fast developing nations. The advantage of a large critical mass to tap from will cease to be one of the factors of success for China.
Moreover,China today, 34 years after her opening up and wide-ranging reforms, is indeed a very different place as compared to the Cold War period (not China's fault). Chinese youngsters share quite similar interests,desires ,hopes,dreams as their counterparts across the globe. As time goes by, in fact very quickly, their ideology or consciousness or life's pursuits (material and spiritual) , whether for fame,money or both, more than for national glory (rightly or wrongly I'm not arguing here) will converge, the distinctions blurred (for example, I want fame,money and glory for my country - and not simply, the State takes care of me, so Nation before Self).
I will go so far as to say, the driving force, the spirit of "Nation before Self", "All for my Country" will sound more like a motto, a slogan than a true reflection of self, not that it's no longer there or important,only less gripping. The reason,one of the,is I think,the world has become a global village,with people moving about practically freely, travelling ,migrating,inter-marrying - so much so that the nation state has become less impervious. As human rights ( not just a Western concept or as defined by the Western world but incorporating Eastern or Asian values as well) become universal , there will be much less conflicts and misunderstandings between nations and peoples. But alas, with so much inequality,injustices and abject poverty in the underdeveloped world, where sufficient resources are lacking, their right to adequate food,a roof over their head,basic education and healthcare are their paramount human rights... Sorry, I digress too much.
Back to China, as their coaches are allowed to leave to offer their services to other nations, I think,whatever advanced scientific techniques and methods will be an open secret, esp in other developed advanced nations where their sport science is in no way inferior - I believe, this factor will count for little despite LYB claiming China's superiority in this aspect (he must have something else up his sleeve).
OK,to narrow the scope,I'd ask a very specific question: After Lin Dan's retirement, assuming Chen Long is their undisputed no.1, who do you think outside China can challenge him?
I believe CHN has the largest badminton playing population, second could be INA, the rest I'm not sure. But it's not the quantity ,it's the quality that counts. To maintain quality, you need sufficient resources such as funds, good coaching and support staff - in this regard CHN has plenty, she is the fastest growing and 2nd largest economy in the world. I don't see this changing for the worse any time in the future, so this advantage will still be maintained.
On funding, whether from the government and/or private sponsors, the popularity of the sport is an important consideration. Badminton is popular in CHN, so attracting sponsors shouldn't be a problem. This strong point should stand CHN in good stead well into the future.
JAP and KOR are advanced economies, funding shouldn't be a problem. The popularity of the sport is not as high as in CHN,however. In INA and MAS, two badminton crazy nations, perhaps due to declining standard and waning status, sponsors may become less generous (I don't know,just a guess), forcing government to play a bigger role, not always reliable, at least not when organizing major international tournaments that offer big prize money. That's why it's vital for these two traditional powerhouses to start producing champions or the downward spiral may continue to worsen. Meanwhile,the Axiata Cup helps but it's confined to SEA nations, maybe still good enough to keep things going.
In conclusion, in this two aspects, funding and popularity, CHN will continue to have the edge over others for quite a long while.
with more quantities, i think their chance to find some qualities is pretty good.
but, hey! the rest of the world finally catch-up, that's what you guys hope for, isn't it?
The world is a numbers game.
Yes,quantity up to a certain point translates or transforms into quality, just as water when you increases the heat to 100 degrees Celsius becomes steam, conversely, when you decreases it to 0 deg C turns into ice.
Problem is the 2 past baddy powers (MAS/INA) and the rest of world are lagging even further behind CHN in finding and developing emerging world class players.
Baddy and paddy are 2 sports that CHN richly funds, the players are treated like celebrity and with CHN huge playing population, emerging players will come out.
If because of rising affluence and parents pushing their kids to go academic and not sport, that may be true for developed countries with no or limited govt support, where pro sport is still risky and fleeting venture. CHN has 1.3B population, and the annual average wage is still low and not all jobs are highly paid. So to find young talents willing to venture into sports with the allure of seeing what LD has been rewarded for effort will continue to keep attracting new recruits.
Cobalt is looking at the current players, who knows what other players CHN has? Example, from nowhere along came Han Li and gave the rest of the world headache. Where is Jing Jing (won a few tourneys and vaporized, never heared of again)? MJ is a great WD player and in CHN, her services is not required. WSX/LXR, one of them is out of OLY while ranked WR 3/4. CHN depth is enviable and scary.
I would concur CHN achilles heel is in MD. The other disciplines are fine and still young, and future is well stocked. CHN has a proven coaching and scouting staff, I believe the opposite is true that CHN will continue to dominate after LD expire. As long as baddy is in OLY programme and CHN needs all the gold, silver and bronze medals to up her medal count, CHN baddy will be well funded and on CHN highest priority.
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Perhaps cobalt's question is premature, with CHN presently viewed as too dominant so much so she has quite a bit of leeway but he's looking at 2 to 3 years down the road. Even so,in CHN where Gopichand once said is able to produce a world beater at the drop of a hat, say almost every year, 2 or 3 years is a long time unlike other countries which produce at most one champion material in 4 or 5 years.
Yes, CHN is a big country with a huge population and uneven economic development between her coastal region and inland, so for the next decade she will still have more than enough in terms of quantity and quality of badminton players. CHN will continue to be no.1 without having to win every major title in every category. At the moment,her golden era is showing no sign of waning - in MS, Lin Dan probably will be around for another 2 years at least during which time another prodigy may arise at least as good as or better than Chen Long.
Golden era need not mean total domination, simply continued position at the top, generally speaking. MD and, to a lesser extent, XD appeared to be their weak links at this time but I'm sure they are working on it.
CHN MD is not really a weak link now, IMO, among favorite to OLY gold, right up there with the best of the rest. CHN 2 XDs, still the top 4 pairs in the world. Any weak link in future is offset by the fact the rest of the world is not doing that great either. After Lilyana (INA), Pedesen (DEN, she is not a spring chicken either) are done, what's INA and DEN has in XD. KOR, maybe. MAS habis. Well that is the top 5 baddy playing nations, the landscape is not that great looking.
I still say with CHN targeting baddy as mdeal haul in OLY games, CHN baddy will continue to have top funding and attention, and follow the route of table tennis where CHN dominates.
Another reason China dominated is their coaching staff. They were able to find ways to help the players to win. I bet 90% people will say LCW is better than CL. But somehow CL can find a way to beat LCW from time to time. No long ago, Fisher/Pedersen and Ahmad/Natsir dominated ZN/ZYL and XC/MJ. Now it's the other way around. It's just the other nations not able to produce the same quality of coaching staff as China.
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Given the ubiquity of 'complete streets' in Tacoma planning documents it's nice to see a little context - and Tacoma even shows up in one of the images in this review from The Atlantic Cities.
Read more at The Atlantic CitiesUPDATED: Rev. Ron Vignec, founder of Salishan/Eastside Lutheran Mission, died Sunday
Pastor Ron Vignec passed away Sunday at age 70. Pastor Ron's contributions to Tacoma are too numerous to count, and he will be missed by the hundreds whose lives he touched.
Pastor Ron's primary work was on the Eastside where his ministry was, but all of Tacoma is a better place for having him as an advocate and community leader.
The TNT has a remembrance of Pastor Ron's life that's worth a read for those who knew him, as well as for those who never got the chance.
UPDATE: A memorial service will be held at Urban Grace church, 902 Market Street, Tacoma, on Thursday, November 21 at 3:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Holden Village, or the Salishan/Eastside Lutheran Mission fund for First Creek Middle School students, or Northwest Leadership Foundation.
Read more at The News TribunePoppy and Co. give Seattle a taste of Tacoma's creative business boom
It's always good to see a Tacoma business doing well and expanding, so we were glad to read that Tacoma's Poppy & Co will be expanding to Seattle.
Post Defiance has a behind-the-scenes on the downtown Tacoma business that got some help from Spaceworks before expanding to a second location in downtown Seattle.
Poppy & Co consists of four different refurbished furniture brands: The Modern Cottage Company, Nest, Vintage Hart, and Bride on a Bike. Between the four there are come interesting pieces - especially as we start thinking about shopping for the upcoming holiday gift-giving season...
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We like pretty pictures of Tacoma, and this city guide from local photographers Jaquilyn and Travis Shumate and Jeff Marsh has some awfully pretty images of a handful of Tacoma attractions.
We could be cynical and call it the "Hipsters' Guide to Tacoma," but we're not feeling particularly cynical today, and the love for Tacoma seems pretty clear.
Happy Friday everyone; enjoy the pretty pictures.
Read more at Visual Supply CoTacoma's newest McDonald's will open near new year
Somehow we managed to overlook the ground-breaking for the new McDonald's in the Walmart parking lot in Tacoma. Our bad.
The new McDonald's franchise expects to employ 80 people, and will feature double drive-through lanes. Opening is scheduled for sometime around the new year.
We've heard that a Starbucks drive-through may be in plans for the adjacent property as well.
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David DiMarcantonio doesn't just like sandwiches.
He loves them.
"It's the perfect food," he says. "You can eat it sitting driving. You can eat it sitting down or watching TV. It can be a meal or a snack. It can be anything you want it to be."
And now the Lakewood Ranch resident is eager to bring his passion for the nation's most famed sandwiches to the East County. He and his wife, Lindsay, recently opened Big City Grille in the former site of Wing Factory.
The restaurant offers everything from New Orleans Po' Boys and New England lobster rolls to Carolina barbecue, the Pittsburgh strip district sandwich and New Jersey pork rolls, among others. The menu also includes many of Wing Factory's old recipes, including its famous wings, Greek salad and gyro sandwiches.
"I had this idea (for this restaurant) since I was in college," DiMarcantonio says. "My friends and I used to travel and that was the big thing — the sandwich of that town. Wherever we ate, I asked, 'What are you famous for here? I want to eat that.'"
As a native of Philadelphia, DiMarcantonio says his personal favorite is the Philly cheesesteak sandwich, but he's also partial to the Pittsburgh strip district.
But wherever customers are originally from, DiMarcantonio says he hopes they find a taste of home.
"We have simple sandwiches that people know," DiMarcantonio says. "They are large portions. It's a taste of your home that you were used to when you were a kid."
The DiMarcantonios moved to Florida from Philadelphia in June to open their new restaurant. They took over Wing Factory about two months ago, using the transition time to prepare regular customers for the changeover.
DiMarcantonio said he already is looking for space to open a second location, hopefully within the next six months.
Big City Grille is located at 8742 S.R. 70 E.. For more information, call 739-9464 or visit the restaurant's Web site, www.bigcitygrille.com.
Renovation reality
"I love home improvement shows," DiMarcantonio says. "I could watch them all day long."
In fact, his fascination with them ultimately led him to remodel a 90-year-old Dutch colonial home himself.
'Lil bit country
Although DiMarcantonio grew up in Philadelphia, he loves country music. His favorite group is the Zac Brown Band.
Putting around
DiMarcantonio doesn't have much free time these days, but he tries to get in at least one round of golf each week. "I'm not good at it," he says, laughing. His favorite local course is University Park.
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Fruition Restaurant
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Top notch culinary experience. Probably the best in Denver (sorry Frank). Alex's dishes are spot on, every time we go. I'm always amazed at how so much flavor can be extracted from these dishes, not to mention the quality of said flavors. Great ambiance. Not pretentious but quite classy yet very cozy and intimate given the small size. Service has always been outstanding. Great beer list and pairing opportunities for folks that can appreciate a fine beer. Fruition is easily our favorite restaurant in Denver.
So delicious. For an appetizer we got the oysters that were so very different than how traditional oysters are served. Definitely out of the box different in presentation but still wonderful. I ordered the grilled bavette steak. It was so very tender and the sauce was amazing. Cooked to perfection. Everything was wonderful. The only complaint I have is that it is small and cozy- so you are close to your neighbor table. The waiter was a little slow, but the place was packed, so I guess that's to be expected. However, food was so good- the waiter issue was pretty minor.
They did their best to accommodate us on late notice for a Saturday Night. Appetizers and dinners were great. Everyone had something different and all loved their food. Wish it wasn't so far away. Denver you are lucky.
Too bad I only think of booking two weeks out and the only times available are 5:15 and 9:00!! But no lunch and the 5:15 works out pretty good. The sturgeon was great and my dates pork chop was even better - terrific appetizers and great wine list. Always an anniversary or special occasion favorite.
The chef knows flavors and aromas impeccably. Presentation was very nice. Preparation was perfect. Service was ideal - attentive and cordial without intrusion. Menu selection was just right; a good balance of customer choice with effective kitchen management. Wine selection was just right, too; the sommelier knows value (our "low priced" selection at roughly $50 was wonderful). Make a reservation; bring your wallet.
It was great, we really enjoy it. We went to celebrate my husband's birthday.
This was a life long memorable experience as it was my mother's Birthday and she loves quality food experiences. This was everything we could have asked for. Everyone was very hospitable, genuine and lovely. We can not compliment the front of the the "house" staff or the kitchen enough! Thank You
We had the steelhead, pork and the duck and all were great. Good flavors, good service, great wine and beer choices. A great special evening.
We enjoyed the food and atmosphere very much. We were two friends catching up and the wait staff was considerate of our time there. We enjoyed the wine recommendation very much. We also commented that although it was close quarters it was not too loud but rather felt cozy. We enjoyed it very much.
This has always been one of my favorite restaurants in Denver. The food is always amazing and the service is always spectacular.
Just great service, and wonderful food. Can't wait to go back
Delicious some of the best food we've ever had in Denver. Sorry we waited this long to try it. Favorite was the carbonara appetizer.
This place is fantastic and a great cozy spot for a cold night. The fall menu is awesome - we had the pear salad & butternut squash bisque. Duck & bavette steak. Pecan pie & brownie dessert. ALL delicious.
everything is outstanding. the food amazing. Whenever I am in Denver for work I always make it a point to eat here. YUM.
This is the best restaurant for food Denver. There are lots of reasons to choose a restaurant; if it is because you want an outstanding meal and service, Fruition is your choice.
I must say this resturant does not look like much from the street but once you eat there you will always remember the food. Great menu and execution. The meal was the best I have had. Ever.
Food was amazing & terrific service. The space could use an update, but still a comfortable neighborhood spot.
If you're willing to drop a lot of money on an evening out, this is a great restaurant. The food is complex, exquisitely prepared and beautifully presented. There's a lot going on with each plate, to the point of not recognizing what all the components are. While the starters and entrees were quite impressive, the desserts are nothing to write home about and were not worth the price paid. The service was fairly attentive and couldn't be more polite, although my water glass often went empty. Overall a good experience, but at the price, I don't expect I'll be returning anytime soon.
Absolutely always surprising favors & completely excellent dishes! I am always reminded that I should come more often!
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal, service, wine and the attention to detail we found at Fruition. We will return.
I don't live in Denver, but Fruition makes me wish I did. The Broncos too. : ) Fruition is a great restaurant. Excellent food, service, ambiance. Enjoy!
Definitely one of the better restaurants in Denver.
If I were on the food network and they asked me what is the best thing I ever ate, I now have the answer. The fried chicken cordon blue was amazing. It is hands down the best thing I have ever ate. For dessert the deep dish pecan pie is a must have, outstanding. We love this restaurant. It is always great but the autumn menu this year is wonderful.
We went for our 22nd anniversary and really enjoyed the restaurant. We had been here before one other time but made sure we tried different things. Both my wife and myself got the steak and we couldn't have been more pleased. The pear salad was excellent and the pasta carbonara was tasty. This is a great place for a special date with someone who means a lot to you. Very classy!!
Everything was delicious and beautifully presently. I did not find it particularly expensive for what you got. The only problem was that we had to have a reservation at 5:30, although we made the reservation 6 weeks in advance. I guess is the problem with such a small restaurant.
If you are in the Denver area and appreciate a creative, well executed meal, this is a place you will want to be. From the moment we arrived through dessert every step was impeccable. The service was outstanding. We had a server to ourselves, or at least that is what it felt like. She was knowledgeable about the menu and took all the time we needed to explain the dishes to us. when she was at our table, she made sure we felt as though she had all the time in the world to make our experience perfect. We ordered some of her recommendations and they were a treat for the palate. The pork loin was marinated in a mustard but was in no way overpowering.
Everything was perfect - from the service to the wine list to the waitress' recommendations. This is definitely a special occasion spot! Four of us dined... every bite was fantastic but the true standouts from our meal include: pasta carbonara, yellowfin tuna + sweetbreads, steak and duck entrees, and the brownie dessert. yummmmmmm. Great wine list. We will definitely be back!
The service and food were excellent. Our server recommended a beer that we did not care for so she took it away and did not charge us for it.
I have always been impressed with fruition. Their food is unique and delicious. I have yet to try something I did not like. Every time we go we have unbeatable service by staff who are very knowleagable about the food. Fruition is an unforgettable experience.
Dinner for 4 - one of our party is extremely hard of hearing. We were seated at a table in the corner. Excellent. He was able to hear and talk without too much difficulty. All the food was fabulous. Two of us had the vegetarian selections, one had the sole and one had the beef entrée. Our favorite restaurant.
Fruition never let's us down. The food is always fresh and eclectic. Even though it can be difficult to get a reservation, it is well worth the effort. The service is always impeccable, and we leave wanting to return soon.
I have eaten in fine restaurants around the world. Fruition is in my top 5 favorites. A real gem
Terrific food & service. Spectacular beer list too!
Very creative seasonal menu, excellently prepared and presented.
Great/fabulous food only 50 seats. Very attentive service. Superb presentation.
What a wonderful dining experience. While the menu appears to be somewhat limited, look closely at how each dish is prepared, and all the wonderful flavors that accompany the meal. Add to that a wine list that is not too lengthy to be overwhelming, but still plenty of choices, and many very reasonably priced. Truly a pleasurable experience!
Food was good but all selections not exceptional...carbonara was great as usual, tuna was very good, but the duck was lacking, vegetarian selection not outstanding, and the service was slow...
Fruition is the kind of place you go to impress, or simply have some of the better and delightful food in Denver. I had the steak and my wife had the duck. Both were cooked to perfection and the accompaniments were well-paired with the proteins. The salad and squash bisque were great appetizers. All in all, it was a great night. A bit pricy but worth it. Service was spot on. The only down side is we were seated in at the back and it ended up being in a cold corner. Needed a coat back there. Yes, we had reservations. Otherwise, delicious food and we would return.
My boyfriend and I came for a special dinner before going to the theater. Usually we stick to places walking distance from the theater, but we couldn't pass this place up. Parking on the street was close, and free after 6. The restaurant felt homey, but still elegant. Service was superb and very attentive. The menu was incredible with excellent seasonal fares that tasted wonderful, and kept the pallet fresh. Overall excellent experience. We will definitely be back
Met with a smile, our evening began with a flute of champagne on the house since we had informed them that our guests were celebrating a 10th wedding anniversary. The ambiance is terrific; special enough for a celebration, but casual enough for a pop-in evening just because. The food is special indeed: true taste variations in every dish we ordered. Unlike the usual Cherry Creek steakhouses, the beet salad was not only lovely, but full of flavors not usually served on one little plate; the lemon curd was just the right compliment. Wine list is terrific and not over the top expensive. For our group (which included a full sommelier), it was just the right balance. I would definately recommend this wonderful little neighborhood gem.
Perfect dining experience! Highly recommend! They made a special night "special".
We have been gradually trying all of the 5280 Magazine top rated 25. Of the eight we been to, this has been the best.. We will go back, the food was excellent and the portions were more than ample.
Excellent in all ways! Each dish combines such a unique array of flavors, and the food literally melts in your mouth. Probably the best restaurant I've ever eaten at.
The perfect combination of elegant delightful food, impeccable unobtrusive and friendly service and an unpretentious intimate atmosphere make this the perfect place for a special celebration. Great way to guarantee a fantastic dinning experience. Honestly the best restaurant in Denver!!!
The food presentation here was impeccable. I almost hated to take a bite for fear of ruining the art piece in front of me. Once I got past that fear, the food was delicious.
First time at this restaurant and it was a great experience. It was a birthday dinner for a special someone and we were treated by a an on the house glass of champagne and a mini salad. Their starters and main course were very well prepared. Strongly recommend the tuna appetizer. The staff was exceptional and the ambiance was cozy and intimate. Will definitely return
Fruition delivered a great meal with fantastic service as always! We will be back soon!
Interesting pairings of ingredients, especially with meat dishes. Helpful, knowledgeable waitstaff. Nice selection of boutique beers, but serving a beer in a snifter seems a little pretentious. It's a beer for God's sake, not a cognac. We were there on one of the coldest days so far this winter, and they had thoughtfully set out space heaters
One of the best restaurants in Denver. Always delicious!
Fruition has excellent food and service. I've been here several times and each time has been a great experience. The menu changes seasonally, which keeps things interesting. My favorite item on the menu is the duck, but everything I've tried has been delicious.


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About the Microtransat
The Microtransat Challenge is a transatlantic race of fully autonomous sailing boats. The race aims to stimulate the development of autonomous sailing boats through friendly competition.
The 2013 transatlantic race is open to competitors for the duration of the year. In a change from previous year's two routes are available, an East to West route starting near the UK, Ireland or France and ending in the Caribbean. The other starts off the coast of the North Eastern USA and South Eastern Canada and finishes to the West of Ireland.
So far this year the only teams to attempt the race are Ecole Navale from Brest, France and Team Joker from Ascot, United Kingdom. École Navale, they began their aattempt on July 3rd, but lost of their boat on July 7th. Team Joker began their attempt on October 11th but ran aground after only 15 hours, fortunately they have been able to recover their boat. You can see maps of both attempts on the live tracking page.
History of the Microtransat
Warm up events before the first transatlantic attempts
The Microtransat Challenge was originally concieved in 2005 by Dr. Mark Neal of Aberystwyth University and Dr. Yves Briere of the Institut Supérieure de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace (ISAE, formerly known as ENSICA) in Tolouse, France.
The first Microtransat competition took place on a lake near Toulouse, France in June 2006. Three teams (Aberystwyth University, ENSICA/IUT de Nantes and INNOC) took part.
The second competition took place on the Irish Sea off the coast of Aberystwyth, Wales, UK in September 2007. This was intended to give competitors a sample of what sailing at sea was like. Four teams (Aberystwyth University, ENSICA/IUT de Nantes, INNOC and Queens University) took part.
Spinoff Competitions
A spin off competition, the World Robotic Sailing Championships (WRSC) was organised by INNOC (The Austrian Association for Innovative Computer Science) and took place in Austria in 2008, it has taken place annually every year since. This follows on with a similar format to the 2006 and 2007 warm up events, with a series of short distance races and sailing challenges. Many teams who take part in the Microtransat (or who plan to) also attend the WRSC. Also attached to this event is the International Robotic Sailing Conference (IRSC), which allows researchers in the area a chance to meet up and discuss the scientific issues related to robotic sailing.
The sailbot competition is another competition for robotic sailing boats, which has taken place in North America since 2006. This is targeted at student teams and focuses on high performance short distance racing.
Microtransat teams are encouraged to attend a WRSC or Sailbot events to test out their boats and compare them with other teams.
Transatlantic Attempts
The first transatlantic race started from Valentia, County Kerry, Ireland in September 2010. Only the team from Aberystwyth University were able to launch during this time. Their boat has had problems and was last reported off the north west coast of Ireland but stopped sending position messages. The course taken by their robot can be seen at http://www.microtransat.org/tracking-2010.php
The second transatlantic race started in September 2011 with a start line stretching North/South from a point approximately 160 km west of Brest, France to a point approximately 200km west of Bideford, England. Only the team from ENSTA-Bretagne in Brest, France were able to launch. Their boat sailed for 8 days in total. Unfortunately it stopped making progress towards the start line after 2 days and gradually moved away from the start line, without having crossed it. The boat was spotted by a customs aircraft 2 days later, the aircraft was able to take a picture of the boat showing that one of the sails had sustained damage. The team then decided to rescue the boat and were able to recover it 4 days later. The course taken by the boat can be seen at http://www.microtransat.org/tracking-2011.php
The third transatlantic race was open for the whole of 2012. The start and finish lines where the same as the 2011 competition. Two teams attempted, but failed to complete the Microtransat in 2012. The team from ENSTA-Bretagne began their attempt in June using an improved version of their boat from 2011. Unlike their 2011 entry this successfully crossed the start line, but position messages from their SPOT messenger were very intermittent. After 113 hours of sailing the messages stopped arriving all together. At the end of August the boat was found washed up on the southern coast of Ireland some 300 miles from its last reported position. In November Team Joker launched their boat Snoopy Sloop from Barton-on-Sea in Southern England, they intended to sail 30 miles south into the English channel and then head West towards the start line. Unfortunately after just 6 hours the boat hit a rocky an inaccessible beach at the Needles point on the Isle of Wight and has yet to be found. The course taken by both robots can be seen at the http://www.microtransat.org/tracking-2012.php


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Wrong metric.
Get 7 people on the County Commission who agree with you.
Which, in the municipals case, will not happen.
They may do a bit better in the Legislature.
I know you post on the flyer so I thought I would give you a heads up. I just went there using Google Chrome Browser and it will not let me on. It states the flyer has a malware virus on it called cm.netseer.com. Chrome says it checks sites every 90 days and they checked their site,the flyer, today and found it. If you happen to see some of the other posters from there you might want to pass it on. Use Chrome and see what I am talking about. I don't know if IE9 does these type of checks and I am not going to chance it. Let me know if it comes up the same for you.
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Following the September 11 terrorist attacks, state and local governments formed fusion centers, collaborative efforts to detect, prevent, investigate, and respond to criminal or terrorist activity. Recognizing that the centers are a critical mechanism for sharing information, the federal government--including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Program Manager for the Information Sharing Environment (PM-ISE), which has primary responsibility for governmentwide information sharing--is taking steps to partner with fusion centers. This testimony focuses on (1) the characteristics of fusion centers as of September 2007 and (2) federal efforts to help alleviate challenges centers identified. This testimony is based on GAO's October 2007 report on 58 fusion centers and related federal efforts to support them as well as updated information GAO obtained in March 2008 by reviewing plans describing selected federal efforts and attending the second annual national fusion center conference.
Almost all states and several local governments have established or are in the process of establishing fusion centers that vary in their characteristics. Centers were generally established to address gaps in information sharing, and the majority of the centers GAO contacted had adopted broad missions that could include both counterterrorism and law enforcement-related information. While law enforcement entities, such as state police, are the lead or managing agencies in the majority of the centers GAO contacted, the centers varied in their staff sizes and partnerships with other agencies. The majority of the operational fusion centers GAO contacted had federal personnel, including from DHS or the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), assigned to them as of September 2007. DHS and DOJ have several efforts under way that begin to address challenges fusion center officials identified. DHS and DOJ have provided many fusion centers access to their information systems, but fusion center officials cited challenges accessing and managing multiple information systems. Both DHS and the FBI have provided security clearances for state and local personnel and set timeliness goals for granting clearances. However, officials cited challenges obtaining and using clearances. DHS, DOJ, and the PM-ISE have also taken steps to develop guidance and provide technical assistance to fusion centers, for instance, by issuing guidelines for establishing and operating centers. However, officials at 21 centers cited challenges with the availability of training for mission-specific issues. DHS and DOJ have continued providing a technical assistance program for fusion centers and disseminated a baseline capabilities draft in March 2008 that outlines minimum operational standards for fusion centers. While this support and guidance is promising, it is too soon to determine the extent to which it will address challenges identified by officials contacted. Finally, officials in 43 of the 58 fusion centers contacted reported facing challenges related to obtaining personnel, and officials in 54 centers reported challenges with funding, some of which affected these centers' sustainability. To support fusion centers, both DHS and the FBI have assigned, and continue to assign, personnel to the centers. To help address funding issues, DHS has provided funding for fusion-center related activities. The National Strategy for Information Sharing, issued in October 2007 by the President, states that the federal government will support the establishment of fusion centers and help sustain them through grant funding, technical assistance, and training. However, some fusion center officials raised concerns about how specifically the federal government was planning to assist state and local governments to sustain fusion centers as it works to incorporate fusion centers into the ISE and to implement the strategy.
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