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This pair of consignment sneaker stores is where Curtis buys and trades kicks from his massive collection.
Ralph Lauren 867 Madison Ave between 71st and 72nd Sts (212-606-2100, ralphlauren.com)
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So - it takes 21 days to form a habit....a good one anyway. It seems like bad habits are picked up so much more quickly. Right? I mean we teach our children manners as they are growing up. Using phrases like, "Please" and "Thank you", how to share with their friends, not to point, no passing gass in public...and if it's unavoidable, at least say, "excuse me", and no eating boogers.
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So why aren't habits like, "stay active" or "eat healthy" on the list? Well, they are....but they are always the ones that seem to be the biggest battles, "Go Play!" or "You're not leaving this table until you finish your broccoli!" And why? We make games for the other stuff, right? One of my favorites: Ever make a Boogie Ghost with a tissue and their finger to get your child to stop digging in their nose with their bare fingers? The old joke, "How do you get a tissue to dance? Put a little boogie in it!"
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There were only 2 waiters and we think they were surprised to have so many people stream into the restaurant early on a Sunday so the service was slow. But the food was delicious ...crisp salad with flavorful dressing ... filet cooked perfectly ... scallops absolutely mouthwatering as well as the beef bourgonoin (sp?)
We had been here for brunch, but not dinner until now. Everything was very good from the food to the service to the decor.
Three of four dinners were great fish was not great stick w the meat dishes they were outstanding. Service nice but very slow
I have eaten here twice - both times with a friend from New York and have had a wonderful time on each visit.
This place is quite small; however, it pales in comparison to the food. We ordered a appetizer dish of mussels, which in itself, could be considered a main course, but it was absolutely delicious to say the least. The mussels were creamy and the broth was amazing, not overly salty or heavy in cream; just perfect balance and amazing with some bread. I had the hanger steak which was cook beautifully: it was juicy and required nothing more. My girlfriend at the Canard Duck Wellington. Might I say, the duck meat was tender off the bone. She was able to eat that dish with just a fork; however, the meat was packed with flavor. Overall, I've was really satisfied with the food and has always been. This happened to be my second time.
Both the decor, the scrumptious food and the long hours we lingered at the table (even though the restaurant became full) reminded me of Paris. The pesto salmon and the duck confit were amazing. The Creme Brulee equalled what I've eaten in Paris. And the baguette was as close to a Parisian one as you can find here. The staff genuinely wanted us to have a wonderful dining experience.
Loved the french onion soup. All food was delightfully prepared. Excellent service- better than expected service for SF. Free corkage on Thursdays. Perfect place to celebrate our anniversary.
Food was delicious and service was great. Duck leg was huge. Crab salad portion was big and tasty.
Good creative food- had duck leg Wellington that was scrumptious, juicy, balanced with mushroom stuffing, and delicate sauce. Started with huge bowl of tasty steamed mussels. Fresh made apricot tart was nice finish. Attentive service. Quiet, relaxing ambiance.
Great service - waiters were very attentive. Food was very good and a nice selection. I will definitely go again
We had a group of 6 at ChouChou on a Sunday night, some of whom had already had dinner. Our waiter still treated them fine (they each ordered just an appetizer) while dealing with the rest of us. I have to have gluten-free food and they recommended and served a nice dish (seared scallops) that was tasty and fit within my dietary restrictions. My daughter loved the hanger steak with blue cheese sauce. Everyone who had the onion soup made happy noises. This is a small restaurant tucked away in St. Francis Woods. If I'm in the area again, I will definitely go again.
We love this wonderful little French Restaurant. The food and service never disappoint.
The whole experience was excellent. Our waiter was charming. The food was wonderful!
The service was really great...I ordered a "dine around town" dinner that came with a dessert, but I really wanted another item on the menu and they accomodated my request without charge...My husband and I had a nice quiet dinner it was wonderful....
Traditional French food served in large portions and with very attentive service. We went to spend an evening with old friends we hadn't seen in a while. Very quiet atmosphere for conversation -- sometimes hard to find in a restaurant these days. We'll definitely be back.
Where do you take your 89 yr old Mom for your 66th BDay ? Chou Chou of course. Having been raised by my French "Nana" this is the closest to her home cooking I've found. Authentic French comfort food. So of course i have to take her daughter (my Mom) there for dinner. Parking is easy but hard to get to; swing down to Forrest Hill Station and make a U turn back to the restaurant. A real neighborhood find ! Prices are reasonable; food is delicious.
Wonderful neighborhood , bistro atmosphere . Excellent French menu and food. Good wine list. Service very friendly and efficient
Great service, great food, overall great experience!
This is our favorite neighborhood place. The service is very good and attnetive and you feel as if you are in France.
We've been eating there for several years. The food and service have remained consistently high. I don't really think the staff recognizes us but they greet us as if they do. Sometimes we eat at home but go there for dessert. Their fruit tarts are the best I've found in this country. Their wines are exceptional, too. (Although I admit that I eat more tarts than drink wines.) It can get a little loud when the room is full, but the food is more than worth that slight annoyance. This is a terrific restaurant.
The food is excellent, the service too. It is one of our favorite little French Bistros.
Friendly staff, great service, great wine list with explanation of each wine. Food also very good.
This restaurant changed owners -a few month ago. The food is much better and they now have a faiux pre menu in addition to their regular menu, which makes for a reasonable evening. They have also removed a few of the tables so you are not sitting so close together as in the past.. The noise level was pretty low, but not all the tables were full. If you haven't been in for a while - it is a must to try again.
We visited Chouchou for a romantic dinner and we were not disappointed. This is classic French food featuring greatest hits like escargot and filet of sole. While the old school menu might not jive for some the gorgeous food will not disappoint. Service was extremely friendly and attentive. We were made to feel special and well taken care of while not being intruded on or bothered. Just a great balance. Food not to miss.. Mushroom ravioli. Seriously, best dish of the night. Perfect pasta with well balanced flavors and textures of cream and mushrooms. Filet mignon. Perfectly medium (as ordered), tender and sublimely flavorful. The mashed potatoes on the side were salty and creamy, these were pretty amazing. Steak Tartare.
Worth eating here and easy to get to. Located right at the Forest Hill Muni station. Food is very tasty, and the chef come by the table to make sure we were happy. Huge wine list. The sole and mushroom soufflé were amazing. For dessert, we got the crepes suzette cooked right at table side. Quite a hidden neighborhood gem.
Charming little French bistro with very authentic, classic French menu and very good service. Sometimes the food can be a bit too rich, but asking for sauces on the side will correct that. Very reasonable prices. You get a Parisian experience at one-third the price and without the "attitude". I'd return anytime. Also nice wines by the glass.
I brought my special guy here as he was looking for a great French restaurant near by. Chou Chou hit the mark for a delightful romantic evening starting with wonderful service. We were given a comprehensive wine list - so hard to pick one! The food was great! From the steak tartar through our entries. The steamed mussels were out of this world! He had the salmon, I had the sole. Both were terrific. Our whole experience was a delight. The prices are most reasonable, as well, which makes it easy to look forward to coming back soon!!
We are so glad Chou Chou is back up to delicious! Once again, I had the scallops and they are just perfect, beautifully presented in a sauce that is unbelievable. My husband had the hangar steak and thought is was exactly what he wanted. This is a wonderful little restaurant and we are happy that it is practically in our back yard.
Chou Chou has added dishes beyond onion soup, moules and steak frites that incorporate our local and seasonal ingredients. Nonetheless, the ambiance is Euro-bistro, and we feel like we have been on a little weekender to Paris when we have spent a leisurely evening of dining, chatting and people-watching.
This is my kind of dream restaurant. A simple little French restaurant in a quieter part of town. Great tasty and authentic food with perfect personable service. This time round we had the french onion soup with a thick ooze of cheese on top, and a delicious beef tartare. My wife's filet mignon was perfectly juicy at medium rare. My lamb had barely a hint of gaminess so I know its lamb, but was so tender with a mildly sweet plum that goes very well with the meat. Wish they gave me more of that sauce. Best part is we didn't have to deal with the crowds. Comes with parking right beside the restaurant, and even if this ~15car lot is full, free street parking right up the street is never hard to find. I'm sure we'll be back soon enough. :)
I reserved for more than 19 people at Chou chou Bistro and everyone LOVED IT! . We are all from different part of the world BUT what we have in common is OUR LOVE FOR GOOD FOOD! :) :) I am French and I was not disappointed by those french dishes that were VERY GOOD! The Steak Tartare was GREAT as well as the "Crab and avocado Feuillete" which was DELICIOUS !! And the "Confit de Canard"is different from what we can have in France, but it is VERY GOOD! The desserts were DELICIOUS too! I'd recommend the "mousse au chocolat", "the fruit tart", "the crème brûlée" and the "mille feuilles". The ambiance was GREAT with Good Traditional French Music! The employees are SUPER NICE, HELPFUL AND JOYFUL! I would TOTALLY RECOMMEND this place!
We were in the area for a concert and decided to dine at ChouChou afterwards. We went on a Sunday evening and the place was very quiet. I imagine that it's much busier earlier in the evening (we got there at 8:30PM and were the last party seated that night). Interesting and eclectic wine list with many by-the-glass choices. The food is very French and reminded me of meals I've had on my visits to Paris and environs. The service was prompt and personal. The waiter remembered me from a visit many months prior, and recalled my food allergy as well. He took excellent care of me, even removing an item from my plate when he remembered it contained something I cannot eat, and replacing it with an allergy-free item promptly. I'll go back.
This is the 2nd time we have dined at Chou Chou Bistro. Our first experience here was so special we wanted to do it again. And we were so pleased! We requested the more private table by the window which is just perfect for us. Again, the service is so nice, polite, and knowledgeable. The wine list is an adventure all of its own. The steak tartar is such a treat. We both had the salmon this time and loved it. The portion was more than ample and very flavorful! The chef came to our table and made us feel like family. We don't live in the City, so coming to Chou Chou Bistro is easy and not in the crazy traffic of the more common downtown/tourist zones. Their own small parking lot helps, too. We look forward to our next visit soon!
I went here for the first time and was given a great table perfect for two. Amazing 3 course meal thats up to par with extremely expensive downtown spots. They even sang and gave us a candle for a birthday. The chef even came over to see how we enjoyed our meal. Great all around! Thanks
We had a 9:00 reservation on a weeknight. We were the only people there, but felt welcomed and comfortable and generally enjoyed a delicious, intimate meal with a bottle of wine. I hope more people discover ChouChou as a quiet and comfortable place to relax and unwind after a long day at the office.
Went as a group of four for a catching-up dinner, and we had a delightful meal paired with a stunning bottle of wine. This restaurant is such a gem in its location. Highly recommend it!
I love this kind of French bistro! They had all my favorite classic French fare. The mussels were tender, the sauces delicious and the wine paired perfectly!
I've been here twice now and really love Chou Chou! It's authentic French food and the staff is so sweet and they provide wonderful service. We went here to celebrate our engagement with my fiance's family and they even brought out a heart shaped creme brulee. A very sweet touch to an already amazing meal!
Chou Chou Bistro is now open for lunch, I mean literally! It looks like the restaurant has decided to commence in a lunch menu and couple that with their (what it looks to me) successful dinner menu. They have their regular lunch menu items (i.e. burgers, salad, etc.), but they nave a great lunch menu of crepes in variety of fixings. There weren't a whole lot of people around when we went, but I take it that it'll grow once the word gets out about this great bistro in the middle of a great neighborhood in Forest Hill.
We had been here on a couple of occasions before and enjoyed the food, service and ambience. We found all were even better this last trip. Admittedly we were a little nervous when at 11:30 we were the only people in the restaurant, but others joined us toward the middle of the meal. With the quality of the food and service, the restaurant should have been full. Amazingly good crepes with inventive fillings. A very attentive garcon and a real feel of Paris. We'll be back.
3rd time we have dined here in about 3 years and it was good as was before. Menu is classic French Bistro, food is served and plated well and proportions are good for the prices charged. We happened to dine early this time as a wedding reception was going on at a nearby large table. We felt like guests and toasted the couple with the others attending. I feel the wines are good value here and not overpriced. It is possible to have a good dinner with very suitable wines in the $35-50 range. Another plus is there is usually space in their parking lot which is a big thing in SF!
This is a sweet French bistro with an excellent menu, an excellent wine list, attentive service, clearly committed staff, and really good food except for the French fries, which were limp :-( Crevettes with creamy polenta and haricots verts: mmmmm Steak with mashed potatoes: mmmmm Salmon: mmmmm. Epinards: mmmmm Salade compose, Caesar salad, even chocolate mousse - all lovely, well prepared, delicious. I love coming here to dinner.
As good as a neighborhood gem in Paris. Great wine list and lovely price fixe menu
Friendly, knowledgable waiters, good food, the chef came to great our party of 3. The reservation was for 9:30 pm and we stayed long, but didn't feel that the personnel is eager to get us out- exactly opposite, they made sure we have good time. It is pricey, but worth it.
A true French bistro with fresh, well-prepared food, delicious desserts, an attentive wait staff, and a great prix fixe menu.
We had a superb prix fixe Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone who works here is incredibly nice and the food is delicious. We had 5 courses. Everything was beautifully presented with the very highest quality food and finest preparation. Portions were enormous and we brought half of the dinner home, making for perfect midnight leftovers. Dinner came to $247 for 3 people with tip. Truly a wonderful "special occasion" meal. Thank you for the OpenTable recommendation and thank you ChouChou!
We hadn't been to Chou Chou for a couple of years and were a little worried when we read some recent reviews. Happy to say we had a wonderful dinner. Food and service were just as good as in the past. This place always makes me feel like I'm in Paris. We were a party of 10 and the menu highlights were, french onion soup, artichoke saute, Duck Wellington and the chocolate pear tarte. My kids loved the hamburgers and frites.
My wife and I love this place. The food is supurb. It has items you do not normally find, and they are all tasty and well-presented. The service is fine also, but they take the european approach (I assume) of not bringing the check until you ask, and it is sometimes hard to catch their eye. Parking is easy. We go every chance we have. It is not cheap, but definately worth it.
At risk of causing a crowd there, I am recommending Chou Chou very highly. We had high expectations that were well-met. You will love it.
A friend had raved about the place years ago. It's the closest French place to my house so I'm glad it was solid. Had dinner spur of the moment late on a Thursday. Good prix-fixe selections. Composed salad and beef bourguignon with floating island. Quick service and delicious. Didn't get the full experience of the chef (supposed to be a character), but I'll be back for sure. Gotta try those famous mussels.


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Northern California rap artist E-40 is the focus of this semi-documentary look at his ambitious rise from obscurity to hip-hop stardom. Combining interviews, performance footage, newsreel material, and staged reenactments, Charlie Hustle: The Blueprint of a Self-Made Millionaire shows how E-40 climbed to the top of the dynamic "Yay-Area" rap scene, and it includes appearances by The Click, C-Bo, and Suga-T. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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Too $hort has long held a well-deserved reputation as one of the rawest and raunchiest lyricists to emerge from the West Coast gangsta rap scene, spinning tales of life on the street centered around his sexual exploits and his refusal to let anyone get in the way of his money or his turf. Too $hort: Uncensored is a home video release which features not-for-airplay versions of some of his best-known videos, live performance footage, and clips of Too $hort hanging out at home and backstage with friends and fellow hip-hop stars Redman, Swizz Beats, Luke, and the Eastside Boyz (featuring Lil Jon). ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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D-Shot (Dannell Stevens) makes his film debut with the straight-to-video urban crime drama Obstacles. College student Darell (D-Shot) moves in to the crime circle of his former childhood adversary, the drug-dealer Big June (E-40). Needing to provide for his family, Darell starts to step on Big June's turf by getting involved in his neighborhood dealing. Each trying to protect their territory, they engage in a tragic battle. Features a West Coast hip hop soundtrack with tracks by Kurupt, Too Short, Al Kapone, and more. Director and star D-Shot is a member of the California rap group The Click, with E-40, B-Legit, and Suga T. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
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Noted hip-hop producer DJ Pooh, who co-wrote the urban comedy Friday, makes his directorial debut with this comedy-drama. A young African-American man is enjoying his freedom after his second stretch in prison. Under the "three strikes and you're out" law, another brush with the police could mean life behind bars, so he's determined to stay out of trouble. He quickly learns, however, that trouble has a way of finding him, no matter where he goes. DJ Pooh also stars in 3 Strikes, alongside N'Bushe Wright and Brian Hooks. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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Follow popular rap artists and the "sex professionals" these rap artists frequently consort with in this exploration of how the rap music and prostitution worlds often intertwine. Rappers such as Too Short, Ice-T, and Pimp Scorpio appear, as well as cast members from HBO's popular documentary, Pimps Up, Ho's Down. ~ Ryan Shriver, Rovi
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The African-American road comedy Malibooty concerns three friends who all need a break from their lives and set out to attend the Boogie Beach Bash. Donzelli (Brian Hooks) should be entering the army due to the agreement he made with his sister. The virginal Bird (J.T. Jackson) has little ability with women, but thinks that if he becomes a lifeguard he will attract ladies. Raymond (Sticky Fingaz) has a live-in girlfriend who constantly harasses him and a job that requires being very close to nasty feet. The trio soon befriend a variety of interesting women. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
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This release from Street DVDs (the same studio responsible for Too $hort: Titty City and Joe Pro: Where Dem Dollars At) revolves around the fast-paced lifestyle of a pimp. With reflections from industry leader "Pimpin' Ken," the film examines the ins and outs of the worlds oldest profession and takes a look at the changes and influences of modern "pimpology" and the "millennium pimp" (also occasionally referred to as "space age pimpin'") culture. A few raunchy music videos are included for good measure. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
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Music Video Distributors and 2RS Entertainment present this entry in the Urban Spotlight video-magazine series. Hip Hop All Stars features a number of segments on various aspects of the rap-music industry, from interviews with musicians to video clips to the cars and clothes that help define the community. Among the hip-hop performers making appearances are Xzibit, Outlaws, Ras Kass, and MC Lyte. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
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Blood may be thicker than water, but it doesn't hold a candle to hairspray, as we learn in this urban comedy. Angela (Kellita Smith) is a successful hairdresser who operates her own salon based in Los Angeles. One day, Angela gets an unexpected visit from her sister Peaches (Mo'Nique), who runs a beauty shop of her own in Baltimore. The family reunion turns out to not be as happy as Angela may have hoped -- Peaches is trying to stay a step ahead of IRS agents who want to collect 50,000 dollars in back taxes, while also avoiding Marcella (Gina Torres), a fellow hair stylist who wants to take over Peaches' shop. Despite their differences, Angela and Peaches join forces in hopes of finding a way to get the bill paid and take Marcella out of the picture. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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The streets are lined with cash and the only way to get it from the gangsters is to steal without hesitation and gun for your life like there's no tomorrow -- and when the bullets finish blazing, only the illest will be left standing in this kill-or-be-killed tale from the streets. Featuring Def Jam South recording artist Scarface and offering a special appearance by BET Comic View favorite Reynaldo Ray, this action-packed tale of life and death on the streets will have your blood pumping and adrenaline flowing until the last bullet leaves the chamber and the smoke clears to reveal once and for all who is the toughest roughneck in town. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Learn the inside game on the underbelly of the rap world with Rap or Die: A Documentary. With insights from many of the genres leading voices as they dish the dirt on the industry that cannibalized the inner city street styles for consumption for the masses. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi
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Step inside the recording studio and get behind the microphone with some of the hottest hip-hop recording artists and producers around in an all-star look at the entertainment industry eight-years in the making. For aspiring artists and musicians looking to see just how stars are made behind the mixing board, this release offers unprecedented access to the very people who have made hip-hop history. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Hip hop fans know just what a remarkable impact the late Notorious B.I.G. had on the world of modern music, and in this documentary filmmakers come closer to uncovering the man behind the myth than ever before. His loose, silky smooth flow and unique rhyme style made him stand well apart from the pack, yet despite his success Notorious B.I.G. would eventually become an unfortunate victim of the violent East Coast-West Coast hip-hop feud. With seldom seen home video footage, newly-released interview captured shortly before his death, footage of the crime scene, and recollections from such close friends and collaborators as Easy Mo Bee, Raekwon, Ditty, and Method Man, this comprehensive portrait of a hip hop superstar will have fans dusting off their old copies of Life After Death for another, nostalgic listen. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Take a stream-of-conscious trip into the mind of hip-hop superstar Snoop Dogg with this animated, feature-length release showcasing music from his album The Blue Carpet Treatment and featuring guest appearances by some of the biggest names in contemporary hip-hop. From the streets of Long Beach to the gritty underworld, this psychedelic journey is an intoxicating treat for both the eyes and the ears. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Thanks to everyone who made it such a great event this year. We hope to see you all again in 2014!
UX Camp Brighton was a one day event for people to share and learn about UX (and its related disciplines) in an open and supportive environment.
Attendees contributed either by running or participating in the 25 minute sessions and all are treated equally. It could be a workshop, talk, demo or discussion.
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The Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head & Neck Center is a pioneer facility; the first ever to take an interdisciplinary approach to the treatment of head and neck cancer. Since our opening in 1980, we have continued to stay in the forefront of care, treating patients from all over the world.
Lee M. Akst, M.D.Fellowship trained laryngologistDirector, Johns Hopkins Voice CenterDepartment of Otolaryngology
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Dr. Califano earned his medical degree from Harvard University, completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and his fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He is a practicing head and neck surgeon with an interest in salivary gland tumors, cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx, sinuses, thyroid, and skull base. He is active investigator who described the initial genetic progression model for head and neck cancer development. He is currently the principal investigator of multiple multi-institutional trials focused on head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and premalignant disease of the head and neck. His current laboratory research interests include the molecular biologic basis of head and neck cancer development, with a particular interest in molecular alterations in premalignant lesions, epigenetic regulation, mitochondrial dysregulation, as well as molecular detection and surveillance.
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Survey of Energy Resources 2007
Solar Country Notes
The average annual level of insolation is 1 070 kWh/m2 in the northern regions of Ukraine and 1 400 kWh/m2 in the southern regions.
The Ukrainian WEC Member Committee states that the potential use of solar energy for energy and heat supply in thousands tons of reference fuel (equal to thousands of tonnes of coal equivalent) is seen as rising as follows: 2005 - 14.6; 2010 - 50.5; 2015 - 145.1; 2020 - 328.0; 2025 - 590.96; 2030 - 927.6.
To achieve the level in 2030, it is planned to bring solar energy capacities up to 2 175 MW, including solar electrical energy up to 1 250 MW with production of 2 010 GWh/yr (0.7 million tons of reference fuel per year), and solar heat energy up to 925 MW (0.2 million tons of reference fuel per year).
Ukraine's main research programmes comprise:
a programme of state support for the development of non-conventional and renewable energy sources and small hydro and thermal energy up to 2010. (Order of Government (Cabinet of Ministers) of Ukraine, No 1505 of 31 December 1997);
a development programme for solar energy in Ukraine (being undertaken by the Ministry of Industry Policy).
Examples of solar energy installations include:
a 5 kW PV system for the Institute of Renewable Energy of the National Academy of Sciences; a 10 kW solar heat supply system for the NAS Botanical Garden; a 10 kW system on Zmyyniy Island in the Black Sea; and a 1 kW installation in the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute.


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Club sandwich, yay! Looks like a fun trip!
Club sandwich, yay! Looks like a fun trip!
Great trip report Deb! So happy you had a fun day at Pechanga, loved the pics. I agree on Quest for Riches, good game that I always look for. Hmm, too bad about IGT's reel edge slots, would love to see IGT come out with some new fun games
Great TR, Deb ... watched the videos and that Cash Wave game looks like a lot of fun. Agree with you about the IGT game. Don't think I'll ever be interested in trying it unless someone posts something that we haven't considered with it so far. So glad you were able to get out to the casino for some fun!
thanks for the trip report. glad you had a good time. the food porn is making me hungry so off to the kitchen i go lol
Hmm buffet ... it's been a while since we last went to Pechanga and eat at the buffet, I think a have a plan for today - let's see.
I have not tried the Quest for Riches game but I will if my plan goes thru
Thanks for the report, Deb ... so glad the meeting went well and you and Dave had a great time at the casino.
Six hours of playtime costing only $200.00 for two players is a win my book, Deb. Glad you all had a great time and thanks for the TR.
Deb sounds like a great day....I'm so glad to hear another fan of Quest for Riches, by Konami!! Even though it wasn't a big amount in the bonus....didn't you have fun just watching all the free spins go by? Love that game, have had some great wins on Quest of Riches! Thanks for sharing!
Great trip report. Sounds like the nature of your focus group was very similar to the WMS players life group I was at last month. There seems to bea desire to really get onto our heads on how we feel and what we want.
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Had dinner with a bottle of reasonably priced wine. Service was about perfect, appetizers and dessert very good and delicious main courses. Recommend trying the Carolina bar b que. delicious.
Our group enjoyed our food - a mix of small and large plates, which we happily shared with each other. The scallops and the steak were especially outstanding. Our server, unfortunately, seemed impatient with us to order (we were a group of 8) even though it was not busy. We hardly saw her throughout the meal, and after we were finished with our main meals we waited for quite a while for her to return & eventually had to ask her for dessert menus. We didn't feel very welcomed by her at all. In contrast, the greeter was friendly and attentive at our arrival and departure.
We reserved a table here for the evening after I proposed to my girlfriend. Great atmosphere, excellent service, and incredible food. We'll be back often.
Second visit. Still fabulous and innovative. Tried some things I hadn't had before. The pork belly and grits were very tasty. Certainly in the top 3 or 4 restaurants in Asheville after only about 4 months in operation. Will go back a lot. Maybe try the Brunch the next time.
We were celebrating a friend's birthday and decided to give Seven Sows a try. It was a great experience, beginning with a very knowlegeable bartender and ending with delicious and creative appetizers, entrees and desserts. We will definitely return!
the night we dined, it had poured rain, so there was very little crowd...very cool painted garage door that opens to outside seating. Would definitely go again!!!
My wife and I have six kids and rarely get out alone. We had an opportunity to do so and went to Seven Sows. The menu had a lot of interesting choices but we both chose the ribeye. It was on a bed of green beans and the ribeye was topped with a fried, over easy egg, heirloom tomato, cottage cheese and an onion ring. One of the best meals I've ever had!
We went to Seven Sows for our wedding anniversary. I would not call it a "white cloth" romantic spot. But it was quite and comfortable in a great country kind of way. We loved it. The food was fantastic from the salads (cantaloupe and heirloom tomatoes) to the small plates (Quail and Smoked Pork Belly) to a shared rib eye steak. Good wine good bourbon! We will return. Desserts looked great but we skipped for the evening.
We enjoyed a great evening with friends at Seven Sows. The apps were excellent...especially the warm hush puppies and pimento cheese spread and the corn cracklings. The bar serves a fine selection of craft specialty (bourbon) cocktails. I shared the fried chicken, chicken and pork chop.... Both were incredible. Southern food done right! We'll be back.
A restaurant that serves good bourbon must serve good food and the Seven Sows doesn't disappoint! We love that the menu includes unusual items. Our party joked that we felt like we were on Top Chef critiquing delicious inventive dishes!
We were in town visiting Asheville for the weekend and decided to check out Seven Sows for dinner. We enjoyed it so much we made reservations for brunch the next day as well. Seven Sows is definitely a restaurant we will want to visit again and again and will certainly recommend to our family and friends.
Our two experiences with Seven Sows have been positive. Menu is full of tasty dishes, creative combinations made with local ingredients.
It is obvious that they are trying new exciting dishes (grapefruit risotto sounds weird, but when coupled w scallops was TDF (to die for)) So there is marvelous food sense. The food is soo much better than the physical layout and presence of the dinning room! they Need DESIGN help! I get they want a 'cool' bar look, but you can do that and still have a sense of placement proportion and separations when needed.
Seven Sows presents a menu of relatively expected dishes, but each is prepared with unexpected ingredients and techniques. Nearly every course made you stop and savor each bite. Make sure you try something from each course, and share.
It was a delicious meal and we tried a few of their cocktails which were also good. We sat outside and the only thing I would suggest is some type of barrier or even bamboo fence to make it more separate from the parking lot. Tthat was a little distracting and noisy....otherwise everything was great!!!
Interesting menu and more important than that, absolutely fabulous food is to be found at Seven Sows. The flavors of the food were inspiring, the service was friendly and flawless, and the experience was very memorable. We loved the shrimp, grits and andouille, as well as the mountain goat with tzatziki and spiced feta. It felt like a culinary adventure and we couldn't wait to experience each plate. I only wish we didn't live 10.5 hours away!
There is always something just a bit different on the menu and in the four times that we've eaten here and tried a new item, it has always been good. Pulled Mountain Goat was our choice. This night the restaurant was almost empty and our open table reservation wasn't necessary, but that is usually not the case. Our previous hit rate without reservations during dinner hours was zero. Their wine list is full of little known names but with large mark ups. However, our server answered our questions very well and even suggested a less expensive wine over its more expensive cousin. She brought us a blind tasting of the two wines and we both chose her selection. She was very attentive. A very nice change of pace in food.
Seven Sows is on my list of must-experience restaurants in Asheville. I took my brother (the carnivore) along with some local regulars. I knew he would enjoy it and he did. We all did.
Wonderful farm to table meal. Service, ambience and, of course, the food was delish!
A restaurant could not have been better crafted to suit me...inventive cocktails, a focus on bourbon, and several offal options on the menu. Do yourself a favor and sample several of the small plates, maybe pair a cocktail with each!?
The food was innovative and excellent. The butterbean hummus lifechanging. Our waiter was not only helpful and professional, but shared his personality and humor with us. So, dining was both exciting and homey. Loved it.
Walking into the restaurant reminded me of going into an older roadhouse type restaurant. They even have a screen door going to the kitchen. The bar has the most well stocked selection of bourbon, and they also offer some well made classic cocktails. A surprisingly good wine list is available, as well as some local beer on tap. Vincent was our waiter (took his name from the receipt) and was extremely professional, and knew his menu as he was able to answer all of our questions. On the outside, it would appear that this restaurant would be super casual, which it is when one considers the diners point of view, but the staff operates like a high quality restaurant. Top to bottom, very good operation. We will return.
Born from the Blind Pig of Asheville (Dining club) this restaurant offers some wonderful dishes for just about anyone's tastes. All the food was prepared incredibly well and the service was great. Would highly recommend for an excellent meal.
We thought the food was very good The chairs could be more comfortable
Funky little place with an eclectic menu. The quality of the food and service was great.
Excellent selection of whisk(e)y drinks. Don't miss the hush puppies or the Brussels Sprouts.
Delicious, creative interpretations of classic southern dishes + a relaxed, casual atmosphere + attentive, knowledgeable service = a winner for downtown Asheville. (Oh, and yummy cocktails)
My husband and I took an out of town guest to dinner. The selection of top shelf bourbons and unique cocktail creations is an outstanding start. Food keeps the raves coming. The chef pays a lot of attention to taste as well as presentation. The service is prompt, knowledgeable as well as friendly. We all loved the chicken liver appetizer. Our guest now understands why we love living in Asheville!!!
Seven Sows truly is a foodie's dream. Its twist on southern classic cooking is wonderful. The flavor combinations will inspire you to cook creatively. Loved it. Would recommend this spot to anyone who loves food.
This was our second time eating at Seven Sows. We love the food, wine and ambience! We will definitely eat here again. It has become our favorite place for fine dining. My husband loves the basil bourbon!
My girlfriend and I were passing through Asheville and decided to stop in at Seven Sows for brunch. The first thing I noticed was the amazing and unique look of the dining room, which alone could have made this experience great for us. But the atmosphere may have been outdone by the delicious cheese grits and perfectly fried beignets with vanilla creme for dipping. To drink we each had a glass of Cruz Farm chocolate milk, which was like drinking a chocolate bar! Overall great experience, anyone in Asheville needs to try this place. I can't wait to come back for dinner!
The name aptly describes the food - we couldn't believe the "porky" goodness of the dishes we tried. Ok, so the first app we had was fried chicken livers, topped with pepper jelly and served on top of roasted spaghetti squash that was amazing. The second app was pecan smoked pork belly, and it was even more phenomenal - served over pimento cheese grits with a Pepsi reduction. The pork belly melted in your mouth. We finished with the pork chop, which was served over yet more grits (but different flavor profile), with a sweet accent of a carrot butter and a vinegary constrast with butterbean chow chow. The blend of flavors was truly outstanding in each dish, and we had stellar service. It was a very enjoyable dining experience.
Excellent and creative food, good atmosphere, and the best service we had in Asheville. We will return!
This is my second visit to Seven Sows, and we took guests from out of town. The brussel sprouts and hushpuppy appetizers were outstanding, though the portion size of brussels was tiny. I don't think there was one whole sprout on the plate. The steak tar tar was unlike anything I've ever had before. My husband and I split it and we both wished we had had our own. We also split the scallops, considered a large plate but there were only 3. Compared to our last visit, it seems the prices remained quite high and the portion sizes decreased. The pricing is what keeps us from coming more often, but we are in a town full of options. I definitely recommend this restaurant but be prepared for the expense!
Fried chicken, Brussels and Bookers was one of the best meals I've had this year. Butterscotch pudding was so good, can't wait to go back.
Creative food, great atmosphere for a night out with friends
The Exit 55 Poutine is a must for brunch. The restaurant has a southern soul, but is highly creative and not boxed in by regional traditions. Ingredients are selected with care and the staff is very knowledgeable. If you go for dinner, make sure to get a side of the brussel sprouts. The pork tongue ragout is really comforting and super yummy...even though it was my first go at pork tongue. I'm a fan. Love this place.
Based on other reviews, we ordered 2 sides (get the sprouts) and split the ribeye - was a good call - plenty of food and great to share
One of the best and most interesting restaurants in Ashevile.
We had a wonderful meal last week. We started with his puppies with an excellent cheese dipping sauce. The pork belly was very good but more of an appetizer then main course. I really enjoyed the pork cheek. It was my first time trying this part of the pig and I found it as amazing as everybody says. Again not large portion but very tasty. The burger was fantastic as we're the fries. Also tried the fried chicken which was as good as any I've had. We had the flight of whiskeys which was fun. Two were good and two were bland. After that I had the ten year old bullet which was the best whiskey I've had, even better than bookers! Definitely would recommend for anyone in the area. We will be going back.
Our waitress, Catherine, did a wonderful job. Very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. Her suggestions on oysters was spot on. The buttermilk fried chicken was tasty, as was the winter root omelet. We also love that they use Cruze Farm Milk, an awesome dairy located in Knoxville, TN.
I reserved a table here on a Wednesday night, but it wasn't too busy so reservation probably wasn't necessary. I heard the whiskey selection here was amazing, which it was. Our server was very knowledgable about the whiskey selections. I wish they had a few more bourbon flights to choose (just 1 on menu). They apparently change the flights 1-2 times per month so if you keep going back you can try more. The food was very good, except for cobb salad, which was pretty lousy. Pork cheek, brussel sprouts, and the infamous hush puppies with pimento cheese were all very, very good. I will try this place again.
My wife and I went there on a "date night". It was our first time eating here but we had herd good things. We were not disappointed. The food was excellent, our server was very nice and good at her job, the beer list was a little lacking for local beers but the bourbon list was huge. We will defiantly be back and recommend it to our friends.
Started with a bourbon sampler and an oyster sampler. 4 different oysters to choose from. So far all good. My pork chop and my wife's fried chicken were perfectly cooked and were delicious. The other dishes were also good. We did not try the small plates but some we're tempting. Large selection of bourbons.
In from out of town and picked restaurant based on reviews. Seated promptly, server was great. We split the Brussels sprouts, which were a fantastic app! I had the elk, and fb had the pork chop. Both were cooked perfectly, great serving size (just enough), and quite tasty. Split the butterscotch pudding, which was shockingly not too heavy and a great ending.
Great food - Creative, Delicious, Unusual, Interesting. Very nice staff.
in evaluating this review one should know that we are in the senior pig out crowd who eat out a couple of times a week and enjoy a meal for the social occasion it facilitates as well as the food. We have wine with each dinner, but not cocktails before or after. We have eaten at Seven Sows several times and have it enjoyed it each time. The food is creatively prepared and the menu items show good imagination. The wine list is generally eclectic with a long list of unknown names. They are creatively priced as well and we suspect at the higher end of the mark up range. However, taking the wait-person's suggestion has always provided an enjoyabe experience. The basic, stable menu items are very good and specials equally creative.
Seated promptly on arrival Terrific menu - small plates and entrees One of the great whisky bars - Bourbons, Scotches, Irish Whisky, Moonshine and Ryes
This was our first visit, but it won't be our last. The food was well prepared with a fine selection of wines. Also the service was good. We will be back, but with friends next time.
Great combinations of ingredients. Terrific cocktails. Presentation and service excellent.


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I am probably one of the most random people. Bare with me as I tell my random tale
Last night as I was trying to fall asleep, I kept thinking about Humpty Dumpty (I know, I'm weird).
"Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king's horses and all the king's men couldn't put Humpty together again"
I kept wondering why could no one fix him, why did he fall, how could horses fix him in the first place. Then a thought popped into my head: I'm humpty dumpty, we are all humpty dumpty. Why do I say this? Because we are all broken, fallen people. Maybe we aren't all suffering from physical pain like humpty dumpty, but we are dealing with emotionally pain. We try to let the world "fix us." We use relationships, jobs, families, possessions, friendships, you name it to try to fix our brokenness and pain, but it just doesn't seem to work. Sometimes we go to extremes and try to let alcohol or drugs mask our pain, but that too doesn't seem to do the trick. You know what is missing? Jesus!
Jesus is the only one who can heal our brokenness. Everything else is just a temporary bandage on the situation. He knows us better than we know ourselves; He hears our cries even before we utter a sound. He love is so wide, deep, extensive, I don't think it can even fully be described. Once you feel Jesus' love surround you, everything else means nothing.
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3
I love Christian music and Chris Tomlin's "I Lift My Hands," beautiful describes Jesus.
"Be still, there is a healer
His love is deeper than the sea
His mercy, it is unfailing
His arms are fortress for the weak…"
Having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ means having someone in your life who loves you despite of everything you've said, done, or thought. His arms are always open, no matter what you've done in the past. He waits for us with arms wide open ready to heal our wounds and transform our lives. As much as we think retail therapy, alcohol, relationships or even chocolate will do the trick when we are in pain, none of this comes close to the peace, comfort, and healing we find in the arms of Christ.
So here I am admitting to you that I am humpty dumpty. I try over and over again to us the things of this world to heal my disappointment, sadness, and fear, but it just doesn't work. I am a broken person in need of Savior. I fall Him daily, but He still loves me. I can run to Him and He will always be there for me. The same is true for you. Jesus is waiting for you to jump into His arms and to know the love He has for you.
I know its crazy for me to compare our lives to humpty dumpty, but when it all comes down to it we are broken in need of healing. We just have to remind ourselves that we can't go it alone, we desperately need Jesus in our lives. We need His love, peace, and guidance. Again and again I fail because I forget to rely on my loving, Savior. The story of humpty dumpty sure convicted me today, never thought that would happen!
Praying for any of you reading today. Know you are deeply loved and never to far gone for Christ's healing power!


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A HOME FOR CHOLERA: Refugee camps, such as those set up for more than a million people displaced by the January earthquake in Haiti, can be prime grounds for the spread of cholera
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After a magnitude 7.0 earthquake rocked Haiti in January, many experts worried that devastating outbreaks of infectious diseases would soon invade the region. In a nation where a large part of the population already lived without access to reliable sanitation and clean water, a disaster that further disrupted infrastructure seemed likely to lead to widespread infections, such as cholera, which spreads through feces-contaminated water. Although more than a million people are still living in tent encampments following the disaster, it was not until late last week that news of a potential cholera outbreak first emerged.
Some 259 people have died from the bacterial infection so far and another 3,342 have been sickened, according to Haiti's Ministry of Health, the BBC reports. Officials fear that the outbreak, which seems to have started around the Artibonite and Plateau Central regions, north of the capital, Port-au-Prince, could become endemic to the city, where about 89 percent of residents live in slums or slum-like conditions. Five people there have been diagnosed with the disease, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), but they likely contracted the illness before arriving in the capital.
"There are limited ways you can wash your hands and keep your hands washed with water in slums like we have here," Michel Thieren, an official from the Pan-American Health Organization, told the Associated Press.
The cause of the disease is the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, which releases a toxin that triggers severe diarrhea and rapid dehydration; both effects can quickly prove deadly. Cholera might sound like an ailment that was dispatched in 19th century, but it still infects some three million to five million people worldwide and kills at least 120,000 each year, mainly in India and sub-Saharan Africa.
Although the number of people who have died from the disease in Haiti is lower so far today than it had been over the weekend, the country is still bracing for further spread. "We are preparing ourselves for the worst case scenario, which is a cholera outbreak in the whole country," Michel van Herp, of Doctors Without Borders, told BBC News.
But why is the outbreak just now emerging in Haiti, and how is cholera still a global concern? Scientific American spoke with David Sack, a professor in Global Disease Epidemiology and Control at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, to learn more about the disease and what is being done to control it.
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Why do you think this outbreak is happening now, more than nine months after earthquake?
I wish I knew more about the events that led to this outbreak. From what I can gather, the outbreak did not start in the area of the earthquake, so it's not clear that it is directly related to the earthquake. We don't know whether it was introduced or if the bacteria was indigenous to the area and had never been spread before.
Is the current outbreak likely linked to long-term use of these tent-based refugee camps?
The refugee situation makes it much more dangerous, but I'm not sure that's what started the outbreak. You need to have the organism there circulating first. And of course we haven't seen cholera in Haiti for many, many years. Even in the 1990s outbreak in Latin America, it did not jump across to the Caribbean islands.
So how is cholera usually spread?
It is fecal-oral. So the feces get into the food or water supplies, though mainly the water. There is also an environmental reservoir, so it usually starts in the environment.
Cholera can kill within a matter of hours. Who is most at risk for getting—and dying from—cholera?
Anybody can be at risk—it's one that can kill healthy people quickly. We usually think a lot of these diseases will preferentially hit the malnourished or otherwise vulnerable. But cholera is something that can affect anybody.
The main risk factors are people whose stomachs, for whatever reason, are not making the normal amounts of gastric acid—if someone has recently had stomach surgery or is taking drugs that inhibit the production of gastric acid. The other risk factors are genetic, which unfortunately there isn't much you can do about. If your blood type is O, you're at higher risk. When cholera struck Peru, the indigenous people there virtually all have blood type O, and they were at higher risk.
In terms of risk for death, it is people who don't have treatment available. If they don't get treatment in a very short amount of time, they have a very high risk of dying.


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By Brock Vergakis The Associated Press
NORFOLK, Va. - The Navy said Wednesday it will conduct random blood-alcohol tests on its sailors in the United States starting next month, a sign of how concerned the service's leaders have become about the effects alcohol abuse is having on the force.
The tests are part of Navy Secretary Ray Mabus' 21st Century Sailor and Marine Initiative, an expansive program intended to improve the well being of sailors and Marines after more than a decade at war.
The Marines announced it would carry out its own random alcohol tests last month. While alcohol has long played a part in the Navy's culture, Navy officials stressed they aren't trying to stop sailors from drinking altogether, but are concerned about their health and safety.
The Navy said it will use the blood-alcohol tests to determine whether someone is fit for duty or may need counseling. Any sailor whose blood-alcohol level is .04 or higher when reporting for duty won't be allowed to work. In all 50 states and the District of Columbia, a driver with a 0.08 percent blood-alcohol is considered drunk.
A positive test result for a sailor reporting to work - a reading of 0.02 percent or higher - won't be used to punish sailors. But the Navy said it could be used to refer him or her to a drug and alcohol program adviser.
Adm. Mark Ferguson, vice chief of naval operations, said the random tests could help spot sailors who need support before "an incident occurs due to the irresponsible use of alcohol." He also wrote in a message outlining the new details of the policy to the fleet that the tests will serve as a safety measure and raise awareness among commanding officers of a crew's "culture of alcohol use."
Alcohol is of particular concern because of the role it frequently plays in other destructive behaviors such as suicide and sexual assault. Alcohol also has played a factor in the dismissals of a number of commanding officers in recent years.
"Deterring irresponsible use of alcohol is essential to the readiness of our fleet and ensuring the health and safety of our service members and units," Adm. Bill Gortney, commander of U.S. Fleet Forces, said in a statement.
In a pilot program with 13 commands this past summer, nearly 7,500 sailors were subjected to random alcohol tests. Of those, 87 tested positive for alcohol.
"The test verified that the majority of our service members, who choose to drink alcohol, do so responsibly. It also verified that our commanding officers need a flexible program that serves to increase the Navy's awareness about the impacts of alcohol," Gortney said in a statement.
By May 24, the Navy expects to have hand-held alcohol detection devices available for nearly 2,000 commands.
The 21st Century Sailor and Marine Initiative was unveiled by Mabus in a rare 'all-hands' call aboard a ship in Norfolk last March that was broadcast to sailors around the world. Among other things, it also focuses on preventing suicides, sexual assaults and increasing physical fitness. The Navy has also begun conducting random urine tests for synthetic drug use under the initiative.
Unlike the alcohol tests, those who test positive for synthetic drug use are subject to punishment.
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