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Well known for his works as teen heartthrob on the NBC series Freaks and Geeks and films like Never Been Kissed (1999) starring Drew Barrymore, James Franco has the dark, refined looks of a classic movie star. Indeed, he was cast in the TNT film James Dean playing the screen legend himself, for which he won a Golden Globe Award for his performance in 2002.
Born on April 19, 1978, Franco has lived in California throughout his life. After high school, he studied acting intensely under Robert Carnegie, Jeff Goldblum, and Tony Savant. He also spent time training at the Playhouse West in North Hollywood.
Soon after landing the role as dark and pessimistic Daniel on Freaks and Geeks, where the teenage crowd found his performance accessible and realistic, Franco would earn a series of roles in teen-oriented motion pictures. Along with Never Been Kissed, he appeared in Whatever It Takes, on the set of which he met girlfriend Marla Sokoloff, a fellow actor. In a film about a group of "bad" students called Mean People Suck (2000), Franco appeared in the role of Casey, and then starred in Blind Spot in 2001.
After retaining heartthrob status with his award-winning performance as James Dean, he would appear in Deuces Wild (2002), a '50s-style gang drama. That same year, he played the part of Harry Osborn in the live-action rendition of Stan Lee's superhero comic Spider Man, also starring Tobey Maguire, Willem Defoe, and Kirsten Dunst. The following year would find an emerging Franco in his most dramatically challenging role to date, as a murder suspect who happens to be the son of an NYPD police detective (Robert DeNiro) in City by the Sea. Impressed by Franco's turn as flm legend James Dean, DeNiro personally lobbied to have Franco cast in the film. Franco would continue to work with talented collaborators, landing a role in Robert Altman's ballet movie The Company in 2003. He returned to the role of Harry Osbourn in Spider-Man 2 a year after that. 2005 was a busy year for the young actor who directed an adaptation of his own play, The Ape, and starred in a couple of historical dramas. Neither The Great Raid nor Tristan & Isolde made much of an impression with audiences, but the films showed an actor willing to try new things. He was back in theaters early in 2006 with the Naval Academy/boxing movie Annapolis. That fall he again appeared in theaters in the World War 1 drama Flyboys, directed by Tony Bill. He also agreed to reprise the role of Harry Osborn one more time in Spider-Man 3.
Having long nurtured an aptitude for painting, Franco had his first public exhibition of his work in 2006, with a show at a Los Angeles gallery. He also began writing and directing his own short films, like 2007's Good Time Max and 2009's The Feast of Stephen. Around this time, Franco made the unexpected decision to enroll at UCLA as an English major. After receiving special permission to take on a heavier than normal course-load, he received his degree in 2008, and promptly began working on his MFA at Columbia University in New York, which he completed in 2010. He next enrolled as a Ph.D. student in English at Yale University.
All the while that he was completing his higher education, Franco was living up to the description often given by his co-stars and collaborators as having a superhuman ability to complete numerous projects at once. In 2008, Franco found an awesome vehicle for his comedic chops with the action-stoner-comedy Pineapple Express, pairing him with Seth Rogen as an adorably friendly weed dealer. That same year, he earned accolades for his performance as Scott Smith in the Award Winning biopic Milk, opposite Sean Penn. Even stranger, in 2009 - at the height of success - Franco decided curiously to join the cast of the daytime soap opera General Hospital, as a performance artist, not unlike himself, named Franco. He would later refer to the role as "performance art," but the tongue-in-cheek nature of a heart-throb Hollywood star joining the ranks of daytime TV only added to Franco's fun and mischievous image. He would also appear on the show 30 Rock that year as himself, in an episode in which the actor carries out a fake relationship for the press, in order to draw public attention from rumors that he's in love with a Japanese body pillow.
Franco would make appearances in films like Eat, Pray, Love and Date Night over the coming years, but his next big splash came in 2011, when he starred in the gripping thriller 127 Hours. Playing a mountain climber who becomes immovably wedged in an isolated crevice, the almost completely solo performance earned Franco yet more praise from critics and fans, as well as numerous nominations from the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and more. Never standing still after even the biggest victory, however, Franco was soon onto the next project, reteaming with his Pineapple Express director and costars for the 2011 fantasy-stoner-comedy Your Highness. ~ Sarah Sloboda, Rovi
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Writer/director/star James Franco dabbles in experimental filmmaking with this ambitious adaptation of William Faulkner's famed stream-of-consciousness novel. Told from the multiple perspectives of a poverty-stricken, rural Mississippi family determined to honor their late matriarch Addie's (Beth Grant) dying wish to be buried in Jefferson, the film follows the grieving clan on their arduous journey through difficult terrain. Headed by newly widowed father Anse (Tim Blake Nelson) the family includes a son named Darl (Franco), his siblings Jewel (Logan Marshall-Green), Cash (Jim Parrack), and Vernon (Danny McBride), as well as their sister Dewey (Ahna O'Reilly). As the family make their way to Addie's final resting place, the narrative of the film continually shifts through their unique perspectives. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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A mischievous magician gains the wisdom to become a powerful ruler after being swept away to a land of magic and mystery as director Sam Raimi and screenwriters Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole) explore the genesis of author L. Frank Baum's enduring tales of Oz. Shady illusionist Oscar Diggs (James Franco) enchants curious audiences at a Kansas circus. A self-professed con man, he's a fast-talking performer who aspires to follow in the footsteps of inventors like Thomas Edison. Oscar is being chased across the circus grounds by the rampaging Strongman when a tornado blows in and everyone runs for cover. Seeing a hot-air balloon as his only chance for escape, the illusionist jumps in and cuts himself free. Magically transported to the wondrous world of Oz, he soon encounters Theodora (Mila Kunis), a temperamental witch who surmises that he is the wizard named after their land (Oscar's nickname is Oz), foretold to fall from the sky, defeat a nasty witch, and ascend to the throne. Theodora takes Oscar to the Emerald City to meet her sister Evanora (Rachel Weisz), a powerful witch who reveals that he cannot become the rightful ruler of Oz until he's accomplished his mission. Later, as Oscar and his new flying-monkey companion Finley (voice of Zach Braff) prepare to face their fearsome enemy, they're joined by the fragile but fearless China Girl (voice of Joey King) and benevolent witch Glinda the Good (Michelle Williams), who help them prepare for the arduous battle ahead. Together with the brave people of Oz, Oscar draws up a plan to rid the land of evil once and for all, and become the great and powerful king who will rule from his throne in the Emerald City. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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James Franco wrote and directed this biopic of Rebel Without a Cause actor Sal Mineo in this Rabbit Bandini production starring Val Lauren in the title role. The picture is based on a biography penned by Michael Gregg Michaud. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi
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Child of God
Based on the novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Cormac McCarthy, this piece of Southern Gothic filmmaking from director James Franco tells the harrowing story of Lester Ballard (Scott Haze), a rural Tennessee man whose steadfast determination to shun society in the early-1960s results in his transformation into an animalistic cave-dweller driven by criminal instinct and self-preservation. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Christina Alexandra Voros' documentary The Director follows Frida Giannini, a major designer at Gucci for a year as she thinks up, creates, and then showcases a new line of clothing and accessories. The filmmakers also showcase her rise to prominence in the fashion industry. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
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James Franco heads-up a roster of 10 student filmmakers tasked with adapting the poetry of Stephen Dobyns.Comprised of 10 individual short films that were subsequently folded into a feature narrative, Black Dog, Red Dog stars Franco, Olivia Wilde, Chloe Sevigny, and Whoopi Goldberg. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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When James Franco took a gig on General Hospital, he brought along a documentary film crew. This film, however, is not a documentary about his time shooting the perennial soap opera, but rather an avant-garde experimental exercise. Franco and co-director Ian Olds use the footage that crew captured, but employ voice-over and a number of different post-production effects in order to create a psychological thriller about an actor named James Franco who is slowly losing his mind while filming a soap opera. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
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James Franco stars as Pulitzer Prize-winning poet C.K. Williams, and heads up a roster of numerous student filmmakers tasked with adapting works from the author's 1983 poetry collection of the same name. Comprised of multiple short films that were subsequently folded into a feature narrative, Tar also stars Mila Kunis and Jessica Chastain. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Eames: The Architect and the Painter
Actor James Franco narrates this richly textured documentary on the celebrated husband-and-wife design team of Charles and Ray Eames. In addition to creating extraordinary plywood and fiberglass furniture, the Eames' also produced everything from children's toys to splints for wounded World War II soldiers. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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The Escapist director Rupert Wyatt takes the helm for this Planet of the Apes prequel centering on genetically engineered chimp Caesar (Andy Serkis), who was created in a San Francisco lab by an ambitious scientist (James Franco), and who uses his powerful intellect to lead an ape uprising against all of humankind. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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The Broken Tower
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James Franco writes, directs, produces, and stars in this biopic based on the life of celebrated American poet Hart Crane, and based on the book by author Paul Mariani. A man who used the English language like an artist uses a brush, Crane traveled the world in search of inspiration. But his passion burned too bright, setting the stage for a tragedy that would rob the poetry world of a vital and brilliant voice. Michael Shannon and Stacey Miller co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Your Highness
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Pineapple Express co-stars Danny McBride and James Franco reunite for director David Gordon Green's fantasy comedy Your Highness, which sends up such beloved '80s gems as Krull and The Sword and the Sorcerer. Thadeous (McBride) has always stood in the shadow of his older brother, Fabious (Franco), a fearless knight who never met a Minotaur he couldn't slay or a warlord he couldn't defeat. Meanwhile, as Fabious embarked on incredible adventures and returned home to lavish celebrations, Thadeous puffed on wizard's weed, and spent his nights in the company of loose maidens. But Thadeous' life of luxury comes to an abrupt end when powerful wizard Leezar (Justin Theroux) shows up and abducts Fabious' beautiful fiancée, Belladonna (Zooey Deschanel). Now threatened with being cut off from the family fortune by his father, the king (Charles Dance), Thadeous reluctantly agrees to join Fabious on a treacherous quest to rescue the fair maiden, and defeat Leezar once and for all. Their voyage to rescue Belladonna will be marked by incredible adventure and unprecedented danger, but together with the help of a fearless warrior named Isabel (Natalie Portman) the two brothers will battle mythical beasts and villainous knights. Meanwhile, as Isabel carries out a clandestine agenda that could place them all in greater danger than they ever imagined, Thadeous struggles to summon his inner warrior and help his noble brother prevent Leezar from using his powers to usher in a terrifying new age of darkness. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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James Franco of Pineapple Express and 127 Hours toplines this tense, visceral crime thriller. He stars as William Vincent, a laconic criminal with an enigmatic past, who falls hard for a New York gangster's prostitute lover (Julianne Nicholson). When the thug finds out, he forces William to leave the city and threatens him with death should he ever dare to return. Initially, William agrees, but after four years in exile spent pining for the young woman, he secretly returns to Manhattan, planning to rescue her from the ugly life that ensconces her. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
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This action comedy tells the tale of mild-mannered married couple Phil (Steve Carell) and Claire (Tina Fey), who fear their relationship may be falling into a stale rut. During their weekly date night, they impetuously steal a dinner reservation, which leads to a case of mistaken identity. Turns out the reservation was for a pair of thieves, and now a number of unsavory characters want Phil and Claire killed. If they can survive a wacky life-threatening night, they may just rediscover the passion missing from their marriage. Directed by Shawn Levy, the film co-stars Mark Wahlberg, James Franco, and Kristen Wiig. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
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127 Hours
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James Franco stars in director Danny Boyle's inspiring survival drama based on the incredible true story of Aron Ralston, who became trapped alone in a Utah canyon for days after slipping on a loose rock, and resorted to extraordinary measures in order to make it out of his dire predicament alive. An experienced hiker and climber, Ralston (Franco) is very much in his element when he parks his truck by a mountain near Moab, UT, hops on his bike, and peddles to the middle of nowhere. Later, when Ralston encounters a pair of young female hikers who have gotten lost while searching for a local landmark, he jovially shows them a sight that most casual hikers miss before bidding them farewell and continuing on his way. Drifting through the canyons alone, deep in thought, however, the explorer who presumed he was ready for anything quickly discovers just how fast things can spin out of control when a rock gives way as he shimmies down a crevice, and pins his hand to the unforgiving wall of stone. Over the course of the next 127 hours, Ralston tries everything he can think of to free himself, flashing back to small but memorable events in his life -- as well as forward to the future that he might enjoy should he manage to wiggle free -- as his body begins the slow process of shutting down. Eventually realizing that the only way out is to leave part of himself behind, the exhausted, delirious adventurer draws his cheap made-in-China multi-tool, and does what it takes to survive. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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A woman who once made it her goal in life to marry and rear a family finds her priorities suddenly shifting in Ryan Murphy and Jennifer Salt's adaptation of author Elizabeth Gilbert's best-selling memoir. In the eyes of many, Liz Gilbert (Julia Roberts) was a woman who had it all -- a loving husband, a great career, and a weekend home -- but sometimes one realizes too little too late that they haven't gotten what they truly wanted from life. On the heels of a painful divorce, the woman who had previously looked forward to a contented life of domestic bliss sets out to seek her true destiny by traveling first to Italy, where she learns to appreciate nourishment; then to India, where she discovers the power of prayer; and finally to Bali, where she unexpectedly finds the meaning of true love. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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James Franco stars as Allen Ginsberg in Robert Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman's biopic that blends traditional narrative storytelling with documentary-style footage and vivid animation to paint a compelling portrait of the famed Beat poet. For many historians, the counterculture was conceived the moment Ginsberg's landmark poem "Howl" was put on trial. On October 7, 1955, the charismatic young poet stunned audiences at San Francisco's Six Gallery with the first-ever public reading of "Howl." Two years later, Ginsberg was standing before fierce prosecutor Ralph McIntosh (David Strathairn) and ultra-conservative judge Clayton Horn (Bob Balaban) to defend his most famous work against accusations of obscenity. In addition to offering a detailed reenactment of that historical trial, Howl also recounts the early life events that molded Ginsberg into one of the most vital and outspoken voices of his generation, and features an animated visualization of the poem created by former Ginsberg collaborator Eric Drooker, and a score by Carter Burwell. Jon Hamm, Jeff Daniels, Mary-Louise Parker, and Alessandro Nivola co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Saturday Night
In September 2008, actor James Franco was a guest host on the popular television comedy series Saturday Night Live. Franco was fascinated by the process in which a 90-minute broadcast was pulled together from scratch, and he approached SNL producer Lorne Michaels with the idea of making a behind-the-scenes documentary following the production of a typical episode, from first meeting with the writers to the final live broadcast. Michaels gave his permission, and in Saturday Night Franco and a small camera crew are on hand as John Malkovich joins the cast for the December 6, 2008 broadcast. Saturday Night features interviews with members of the cast, writing staff, and production team as well as a fly-on-the-wall view as an episode of Saturday Night Live takes shape; the writers pitch ideas to Michaels and Malkovich, the cast works to flesh out the sketches and make them work in front of an audience, and the crew tries to make it all look good on a tight schedule with an immovable deadline. James Franco's first feature film as a director, Saturday Night received its world premiere at the 2010 South by Southwest Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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James Franco wrote and directed this short drama, based on the narrative poem by Frank Bidart. Herbert White (Michael Shannon) is a man with a secret; while he passes himself off to his friends and family as an ordinary fellow, he succumbs to ugly impulses to kill women and defile their lifeless bodies. Herbert's necrophile desires are tied in to his troubled relationship with his father and his strange upbringing, and while Herbert knows that his compulsions are wrong, he doesn't know how to stop them. Herbert White received its world premiere at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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Academy Award winner Sean Penn takes the title role in Gus Van Sant's biopic tracing the last eight years in the life of Harvey Milk, the ill-fated politician and gay activist whose life changed history, and whose courage still inspires people. When Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977, he made history for being the first openly gay man in American history to be voted into public office. But the rights of homosexuals weren't Milk's primary concern, as tellingly evidenced by the wide array of political coalitions he formed over the course of his tragically brief career. He fought for everyone from union workers to senior citizens, a true hero of human rights who possessed nothing but compassion for his fellow man. The story begins in New York City, where a 40-year-old Milk ponders what steps he can take to make his life more meaningful.
Eventually, Milk makes the decision to relocate to the West Coast, where he and his lover, Scott Smith (James Franco), found a small business in the heart of a working-class neighborhood. Empowered by his love for the Castro neighborhood and the success of his business, Castro Camera, Milk somewhat unexpectedly begins to emerge as an outspoken agent for change. With a growing support system that includes both Scott and a like-minded young activist named Cleve Jones (Emile Hirsch), the charismatic Milk decides to take a fateful leap into politics, eventually developing a reputation as a leader who isn't afraid to follow up his words with actions. In short order, he is elected supervisor for the newly zoned District 5, though this seeming triumph is in fact the catalyst for a tragedy that starts to unfold as Milk does his best to forge a political partnership with Dan White (Josh Brolin), another newly elected supervisor. Over time it becomes apparent that Milk and White's political agendas are directly at odds, a revelation that puts their personal destinies on a catastrophic collision course. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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I'm available this Sunday morning if you'd like to hit. Plenty of free courts around the Studio City/North Hollywood area. Let me know.
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I was hoping for an inFamous 3 to be on the horizon but considering I haven't finished the second game yet (have I even entered New Marais?) I'm not too fussed.
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I never thouht a mandolin could be this ugly. Does somebody know what it is? I didn´t find it at the vintageinstruments site.
I never thouht a mandolin could be this ugly. Does somebody know what it is? I didn´t find it at the vintageinstruments site.
almost looks like the "Duck"
I never wanted them all, Just the ones I wanted.....
Hmm... they should have never asked Salvador Dalí for his A-style blueprints.
It is not man who lives, but his work. (Ioannis Kapodistrias)
The day I recieved my bending iron I practiced bending wood for hours. I threw most of the pieces away. It appears as though they were salvaged from the landfill and used on this mandolin.
What about that checkerboard model that stayed on ebay forever?
owsley- isn't that the dude who made all the acid for the acid tests during the 60s in the bay area- i didn't know he made mandos during the parties.........
You are right Ira! Looks like a Timothy Leary Orange Sunshine Burst on the front, and a purple Owsley micro finish on the back!
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im havin a flashback
Poor Orville Gibson, He's going to be rollin in his grave if he knows about that Owsley creation.
All hail Orville's genius!
hold on a minute! i like that last mando!
Nuff said
Y'know... what that thing really needs to set it off is a scooped fretboard.
BTW - must've been a sale on bone nut material the week that thing was built... y'think??
"Ah, but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now." -Bob Dylan
Bad thing about that last one, take a closer look:
Wife would always be yelling at me for leaving it up after flushing...
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It's a good thing Lloyd Loar wasn't a plumber then eh Ted.
And please folks, respect for Orville.....even when he did put cherubs on the pick guard.
I wonder where the carb is on that bong?
"Well, Yes, It is true that it did have random Hippie Sanding done to it"
"It's about the journey and not the destination."
I'll bet that neck never warped.
The last post was about the Lyre-shaped mandolin.
3 finger chop
"There is nothing more dreadful than imagination without taste." Goethe
That Owsley mandolin has been discussed many times here on the Cafe. I agree it is truly ugly.
However, and I know I will not get a lot of agreement on this, I wonder what the reaction would be if we had never seen an F style mandolin before, it had never been invented until now, and we saw one for the first time. I think people would go, "What is the deal with that? That's awful!"
This thread (ending on #17) actually dates back over 8 years ago to 2004. Some of the images are no longer with us. RIP. :-)
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"It's been hard to go around you know," said Giovanie Hernandez, doesn't like the snow and cold.
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Seattle Art Museum
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1300 1st Ave, Seattle 98101 206-654-3100 206-625-8900
Distance: ~842 ft *
DOWNTOWN. A 48-foot Hammering Man sculpture marks the outside of this vast museum, and adjustable steel panels flank the glass walls and allow light to enter the innovative front space known as the Brotman Forum. Upon entering, visitors encounter an extraordinary display of nine sculpted white cars hanging in the air at different angles. The galleries house displays of Native American, African, and European art. To showcase particular events, each gallery within the spacious building is given an identity corresponding to its specific exhibit. Along with the wealth of art available for perusing, visitors also have the opportunity to enjoy regularly-scheduled lectures, classes, and live performances. Two museum shops are available.
Pike Place Market
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1st Ave at Pike St, Seattle 98101 206-682-7453 206-774-5249
Distance: ~0.25 mi *
DOWNTOWN. It could be argued quite persuasively that Pike Place Market is Seattle's heartbeat. Situated along the water, the market was originally founded to allow produce growers to sell directly to consumers. Today, it's a protected historic district that inundates you with sights, sounds, smells, and the best people-watching in town. Whether in suits or tie-dyed t-shirts, wearing boutonnieres or strewn with wildflowers, people of all persuasions find the market a fabulous place to spend the day. The Market Foundation offers fun and informational tours Wednesdays to Saturdays, starting at the Market Heritage Center at 1531 Western Avenue.
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Bainbridge Island Ferry
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801 Alaskan Way, Coleman Ferry Dock, Pier 52, Seattle 98104 206-464-6400 888-808-7977
Distance: ~0.38 mi *
DOWNTOWN. From Seattle's downtown waterfront, it takes only 35 minutes to arrive at Bainbridge Island. Along the way, you can enjoy all the wonderful sights that make Seattle such a unique city. The snowcapped Olympic Mountains, Seattle's skyline, and the eastern view of Mount Rainier are all points of interest along the way. Peak season is early May through mid-October.
Underground Tour
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608 1st Ave, Seattle 98104 206-682-4646
Distance: ~0.43 mi *
PIONEER SQUARE. When Seattle's 1889 fire leveled part of the city, officials decided to raise the city to a higher level, both metaphorically and literally. The portion left behind (and beneath) is now subject matter for a tour of Seattle's past, especially its unsavory part. The network of abandoned rooms and paths is interesting, but the stories and tales of prostitutes, thieves, and prominent residents really brings the area to life. A fascinating glimpse into the city's heritage.
Frye Art Museum
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704 Terry Ave, Seattle 98104 206-622-9250
Distance: ~0.48 mi *
DOWNTOWN. If you crave cultural stimulation, this museum is an ideal destination. The renovated structure, built according to the strict instructions of millionaire benefactor Charles Frye, features a collection of representational art. Pieces are lit by sunlight from an overhead dome, according to Frye's mandate that natural light be the only means of illumination. Live musical performances and literary readings are also scheduled regularly. The museum also features a cafe and a store.
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
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319 2nd Ave S, Seattle Unit, Seattle 98104 206-220-4240 206-470-4060
Distance: ~0.63 mi *
PIONEER SQUARE. When gold was discovered in the Yukon Territory in 1897, thousands of people flocked to Seattle to outfit their expeditions to the north. The exhibits here detail this phenomenon, as well as the conditions, hardships, and successes in the quest for gold. Uniformed rangers guide visitors through informative displays and recount stories full of both fact and folklore. During the summer months, they offer gold panning demonstrations and historic walking tours of Pioneer Square.
Wing Luke Asian Museum
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719 S King St, East Kong Yick Building, Seattle 98104 206-623-5124
Distance: ~0.88 mi *
INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT. Once housed in a former garage, this museum now boasts its own space, full of colorful displays celebrating the history of Seattle's Asian population. Vibrant costumes, collections of photos, and works of art give visitors a glimpse of the extensive contributions made by the culture to American society. Frequently changing displays also detail the history and influence of Vietnamese, Filipino, and Laotian cultures.
Olympic Sculpture Park
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2901 Western Ave, Seattle 98121 206-332-1377
Distance: ~1.05 mi *
DOWNTOWN. Stroll through the grounds and admire the fascinating large-scale works on display at this nine-acre green space. Extensive landscaping enhances the park's beauty, and a walkway, extending from the beach to Belltown, provides views of the Puget Sound and of downtown landmarks.
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400 Broad St, Seattle 98109 206-905-2100
Distance: ~1.10 mi *
SEATTLE CENTER. Certainly one of the area's better-known landmarks, this Jetson-esque attraction affords breathtaking views from its observation deck. As a boon to squinting visitors, detailed maps provide exact locations of sights found within the bounds of its panoramic vista. In addition, the Needle hires between-job actors and comedians to accompany visitors on rides to the top, entertaining them with en route facts and fun. It's rare that questions are posed which the guides can't answer they'll even challenge you to best them on any bit of trivia or city-related fact.
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325 5th Ave N, Seattle Center, Seattle 98109 206-770-2700 877-367-7361
Distance: ~1.13 mi *
DOWNTOWN. This intriguing museum celebrates the history of rock and roll. Over 80,000 American music mementos are showcased in the ultra-modern Frank Gehry-designed building, which resembles a smashed guitar. Among the displays are Janis Joplin's floral bell-bottoms and a leather jacket once worn by Elvis Presley. Sky Church, a performance arena erected to host concerts by world-renowned musicians, is also part of the complex. After viewing the exhibits, guests may unwind in the museum's Pop Kitchen and Bar.
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The only square on Montgomery Street to survive into the present day is Franklin Square. Like the lost squares of Liberty and Elbert, Franklin Square had been a victim of urbanization, but was fortunately restored in the 1980s.
The most western of Savannah's squares, Franklin is also one of the oddest. The tourist hub of City Market is nearby, meaning grease-caked gawkers hunting for Paula Deen are a constant presence, as are the panhandlers who've established a constant presence. Franklin is definitively not among Savannah's most enchanting squares, but it does boast an incredible memorial to the Haitian Volunteer Army. The Haitians played an invaluable role in the US Revolution, particularly during the Siege of Savannah. Soon after our freedom was won, they returned home and staged a revolution of their own. In 1804, Haiti became the first independent republic in Latin America, and the first black-led nation in the world.
At the western end of the square is the First African Baptist Church, which we recently took an excellent tour of. Back in the days of slavery, the church's priest would regularly be brought into Franklin Square and whipped. His crime? "Educating" other slaves with his sermons. I'm sure Benjamin Franklin, an abolitionist and all around humanitarian, would have just loved that.
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By PRABHU CHAWLA
Published: 17th June 2012 01:25 AM
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Last week, a Big South Story was lost in the cacophony of the Presidential race. It wasn't just another story on the rise of a son. In the massive victory of the YSR Congress is hidden a secret: the rise of the South as an indomitable challenge to the established national leadership. Jagan Mohan Reddy's victory wasn't in doubt. It was the margin and message of his triumph that signalled the likely fall of yet another Congress bastion. Andhra Pradesh is the only southern state that the Congress has been holding uninterrupted for the past 10 years. While the rest of the south betrayed the Congress, Andhra Pradesh in 2012 enabled it to reach the 200-mark figure in the Lok Sabha after almost a decade.
But 2012 is not 2009 for the Congress. In the past few months, it has lost almost every Assembly and Lok Sabha by-election. The YSR Congress has 17 MLAs and two Lok Sabha members now. Fifty-year-old Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy, Andhra's suave chief minister, remains in office but hasn't been able to impose his authority. He is the youngest of the 13 Congress chief ministers to have ruled the state, yet he hasn't been able to stop Jagan's juggernaut from trampling the party. It is a measure of Jagan's fighting strategy that his party could win 15 of the 18 Assembly seats even though he is in jail, facing a corruption witch-hunt. The Congress couldn't even take advantage of the three-way split between its rivals. Voters trusted a tainted Jagan than a holier-than-thou Kiran. If the current swing in Jagan's favour continues unabated, the YSR Congress will soon replace the official Congress. Then the Grand Old Party would have given yet another big state on a platter to one of its own siblings. It lost Tamil Nadu to regional parties three decades ago. In Karnataka, it vacated its space first to the Janata Dal, and later to the BJP because it failed to recognise the new leaders. Even in a tiny state like Puducherry, the leadership couldn't read the writing on the wall when it denied power to a regional leader; when the elections finally happened, N Rangasamy won after leaving the Congress and floating his own All India NR Congress.
The fault lies with the Congress central leadership, which hasn't learnt its lessons from the many electoral debacles of the past. As long as YSR was alive, no Central leader was able to dictate terms. He was a master of means and methods. He not only demolished Chandrababu Naidu's halo but also made regional parties look like pigmies. He ruled through the might of the state and the mesmerism of money power. Barring Telangana, his writ ran large over almost every corner of Andhra. If there can't be a Congress without a Gandhi at the Centre, it was almost a sin to think of an Andhra Congress without YSR. As he ruthlessly ran the state, he also trained his son Jagan Mohan in the same methods that sustained him in power. The Central leadership was totally oblivious of the generational transition taking place right under its nose. For others, Jagan was just an MP who was asked by his father to build a business empire and take care of the financial needs of the family and the state Congress. But he was secretly building his mass base and sharing his assets with trusted colleagues. According to local Congress sources, it was YSR who contributed over 30 per cent of the Central political collections for contesting the general elections. Jagan quietly adopted his father's techniques and secrets of political commerce to his advantage.
His phenomenal rise as a political leader in his own right appears to be part of a spreading trend visible in many other states. If the Congress fails to accept dynastic succession in the states, its local leaders would either float their own parties or join a regional outfit to ensure their progeny's political future. The Congress was replaced by NTR because it didn't give recognition to any local leader. The Gowdas could stage a comeback because the local Congress was being run from New Delhi. In Tamil Nadu, Karunanidhi has already carved out a succession plan for the DMK. Andhra Pradesh has joined the elite familial club of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Karnataka, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Meghalaya where democratic means are being used to impose dynastic succession.
The message from Andhra is loud and clear. The Congress and the BJP must stop ignoring genuine mass leaders from the states. The voters are willing to suffer a local leader—dirty or clean—who can do the job. The Andhra verdict also means that the country is gladly accepting the rule of family-owned smaller political parties and giving a thumbs down to national leaders lacking a popular base.
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Good analysis Sir. I do share same views and had been writing in my website www.manamlagaru.com columns. Ironically, not only the Congress high command, but also our own local media colleagues, were unwilling to accept the ground realties. They continue to turn blind eye to the fact that Jagan has emerged as one of the acceptable 'mass leader.' after NTR and YSR in the recent past. Congrats.
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I was a diehard supporter of congress at one time, and will now vote for Jagan Reddy. why? Look at the spokespersons of Congress [party, Renuka choudhari, Manish Tewari, Abhishjek Singhvi, Digvijay Sing. All of them are so arrogant, they give impression that sonia gandhi or Rahul Gandhi are more importatn to them than winning votes from Public. They make a mockery of Public feelings. I dont know whether they take their instructions from above. Ahmed Patel decides everybodys fate sitting in the verandah of Sonia Gandhi. so insulting to people. And who will believe Congress party did not get any of the so called ill gotten wealth of YSR if it had been really amassed by him. The congress policy of arrest anybody through CBI if they dont tow their path will cost them dearly. People are disgusted. Sonia Gandhiji, Please stop falling into the hands of sycophants. Rely on people who can give you honest feedback of Public opinion..
Posted by bhagavat at 06/17/2012 20:27 Reply to this Report abuse
What MR Bhagavat posted is 100 % correct. Late YSR named all his innovative welfare schemes with Rajiv and Indira, But Sonia is, now, naming late YSR and his son, Jagan, as Criminals to satisfy her EGO. Sonia congess is, surely, no more in AP.
Posted by K NAGARJUNA REDDY at 06/17/2012 21:24 Reply to this Report abuse
madam sonia gandhi is in her typical manner tries to take revenge against jagan or any other people who have the guts to challenge her authority. some day mulayam yadav may face same situation
Posted by lakshmi at 06/17/2012 22:45 Reply to this Report abuse
Sonia And CBI have buried Congress in Andhra Pradesh. Epitaph of Congress on its grave stone will read "No good act goes unpunished" YSR gave his all to Congress, not only money,& leadership and in return for all his good acts , the helicopter crashed and his son is in prison for what allegedly happened during the congress regime in AP. YSR congress led by Jagan is the uncrowned King of AP . My only hope is that when JAgan is in power ,he does not get back with Sonia. this is Indian politics.
Posted by Vijay G prabhakar at 06/18/2012 09:18 Reply to this Report abuse
A great analysis while giving the true picture. But the pulse of the people is hard to catch these days on a reasoned basis. It looks like our masses are swayed by emotions like one, especially when they relate to the familial side of the leaders stories, come what the issues lay, even when the latter are weightier in the best interests of the nation, or be they in their own interests. One has to agree that democracy became a veil for familial rule as the editor said.
Posted by Seshu Chamarty at 06/18/2012 23:45 Reply to this Report abuse
Mr. Seshu is one of those people who like to think they are not swayed by emotions. Obviously such people may have the means for comfortable living. But people from economically weaker families require only three things. 1) food at cheaper price 2) Good quality education for children 3)Good treatment when they are faced with poor health. YSR realised this and provided them to the masses and they will vote for Jagan because they see YSR in Jagan and trust him.This is simple logic and no rocket science. If anybody thinks that Jagan won because of sympathy and emotions they have got their calculation wrong. As for corruption it is not only politicians who are corrupt. Even officials are corrupt. In the name of economic liberalisation I agree that people in high positions, be it officials or politicians or industrialists, are taking advantage, and people feel congress is the party that has brought in all these malpractices( like 3 G, 2G, COal, mining).
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We took my sister to Circa 1922 for her birthday and everything was perfect. The menu is so varied that we had trouble choosing. The presentation is amazing and so is the service and we will definitely go back again sooner rather than later. A real find for us.
Thank you Circa for providing our family of 14 a great night out. Always amazing food, drinks, & service!!
It was my first time at Circa. We were sitted immediately and the waiter was great. We had ordered sushi and the large Asian platter. Both were brought at the same time. By the time we finished the sushi, the platter was cold. The Kitchen should have spaced these out.
Take a flashlight if you're seated at one of the back tables in the middle room. You won't be able to find your seat or read your menu without one. Food was very good and reasonably priced. We liked the opportunity to purchase carafes of wine rather than bottles. Service was efficient but impersonal. The size of the (delicious) desserts is ridiculous; share with at least one other person!
We had a very nice dinner with friends. Nice atmosphere, service and menu. Smaller portions so you can sample more and limit your intake. I would go back.
Our bottle of white wine was less than chilled, but the overall experience was great!
The food at Circa is quite good as is the menu. There is great variety in the menu and something for everyone. We tried the spinach salad and scallops after our sushi appetizer and it was awesome. Atmosphere is excellent and the noise level was low. Our waiter was great as was the overall service. We will visit again.
1922 was recommended to us by a local bartender and she did not steer us wrong. The menu is extensive - tapas, apps, sushi, salads, entrees, vegetarian, pastas, and more. Thankfully, we had a fantastic server who was quite knowledgeable and was able to guide us to a great meal. The scallops were as perfectly cooked as I've ever eaten and my wife's pasta was layer upon layer of flavors. But the most amazing treat was a tapas plate of duck pastrami. Wow! If you make me pick nits, the place is a bit dark and our salad was a touch over dressed. Still - go you won't be disappointed.
Ordered all tapas to share. Great variety and the food was great!
It's always consistent. We eat there at least once on every trip to ILM.
Been here many times and always as good as the last. Popular Wilmington NC eatery. On my list as one of the best.
Great evening. Had a wonderful bottle of Pinot Noir (Meiomi) at the bar and then moved to our booth when one opened up. The spring rolls were absolutely great. The salad was greatand then the filet mignons were absolutely melt in your mouth. The service was absolutely top notch! Thanks Circa.
As always a great after theater dinning experience.
Fantastic place for brunch. Creative menu options, perfectly plated and delicious! Each member of our party was very pleased with their order.
Wonderful dining experience, with Robert as our attentive but not overbearing waiter. Ordered 1/2 price bottle of wine (smooth Merlot), with first course of olives. Chorizo, boar salami, and cheddar cheese. Perfect salty, fatty tapas starter. Next, the carpaccio with a bitter salad & yummy pops of peppers that was a great exploration of flavor. Finished off with the mussels which were exceptional!!! Robert just kept the bread coming for us to sop up that priceless sauce- one of my favorite dishes to date. Enjoyed the menu, the service and the ambiance and will return again I'm sure when my husband gets back from Afghanistan.
We are new to NC, having just moved here from Arizona. Love Circa 1922! Food is consistently great. My only complaint is that if you dine downstairs, be prepared to have to talk loud over piano player. Recommend upstairs for more intimate dining. Service was a little slow this time, but worth the wait!
Went to the restaurant on a Tuesday evening and had the half price sushi - shrimp tempura!! Very good! Entree plates are on the small side but the prices are good. Had the key lime pie and crepes for dessert shared with 4 people. Definitely the desserts are large enough to share with another person. If I went back on a Tuesday evening I would recommend ordering a half price sushi dish , caesar salad and dessert.
My shrimp and grits was awesome And so was the salmon! Also the Banana foster dessert was Devine!! Great wine list!
Got here early on a Friday night 6pm...Not crowded..Good service. Tried several tapas.All good..Entree portions not large, but food (Paella, salmon, beef filet, and scallops) all were good
One of our favorite places when we are in Wilmington.
The food and service were outstanding. The limited selection of wines is way overpriced. I do not recommend sitting outside. We arrived on time for our reservation. After waiting for 20 minutes at the bar we were offered a table outside or an additional 20 minute wait. Our decision to take the table outside was a mistake. The small waiting area in the restaurant overflowed outside the front door which resulted in overcrowding as passersby struggled to pass on the sidewalk bathe large groups of smokers within 15 feet of the table made matters worse as we were downwind unfortunately.
Bourbon cocktails, tapas, entrees and wine. Everything was delicious and the experience fun. Our server made many appreciated suggestions. The historic, dark but candle lit ambiance adds to the experience. We will return next time in Wilmington.
The brunch menu was superb. The food was delectable, my son loved his chicken and waffles, but raved about the country ham!! Our waiter was very attentive and gracious! Thanks for a wonderful time and we will be back for sure, Jamie Zabicki
After reading several different reviews, we decided to try it. Lots of positive comments about the food but said service was slow and portions too small. We did NOT have that kind of experience. On the contrary; service was spot on and portions were perfect. All of our courses were very good. He had burrata & heirloom tomato salad, filet mignon & chocolate pot de creme w/ vanilla ice cream. I had Circa Organic Greens, shrimp/grits & blood orange sorbet. The pleasant surprises were the crusty bread basket, my salad's tempura Gorgonzola & his chocolate pot -- all were to die for! We also loved the options for half-carafe wine and mini desserts. Our only criticism - WAY, WAY TOO DARK! Raise the lighting just a tad, please!
The food and service were excellent. I would definitely recommend trying it. My only complaint would be that the noise levels were a bit high due to the architecture and it was difficult to carry on a conversation.
Food was delicious,as always. Chris was our waiter and he did a wonderful job.
Dinner was quite delicious. I found the prices to be good and the food exceptional in a great environment!
We had an 8 o clock reservation but we were not seated until 8:15. They told us they would make us the next up of people waiting. Being that I was taking my pregnant wife out, this was annoying. Going to the bar to wait is not a viable option for a pregnant woman. When they brought us menus there was food on the outside of mine and melted wax on the inside of hers. Everything was slow but we were in no rush. The Calamari was excellent. I had the Paella and my wife had the Scallops. The Creme Brulee was also very good. They were very busy so it was understandable that the food was slow. Our server was great. So overall a few minor annoyances but the food and service is great if you have plenty of time.
We started with the mushroom bruschetta that was fabulous! We also had the calamari and mussels which were also fabulous. The mussels were the best we have ever had. We pigged out on the appetizers and were almost full before the main meal arrived. My husband had the veal dish which he said was great. I have to admit that the shrimp and grits were under seasoned and just so-so. It didn't matter because I was overly satisfied with the appetizers. To top the meal off, we split the biggest piece of chocolate cake I have ever seen in a restaurant!!!!! Words cannot describe how fabulous it was!!!!!!! Let's not forget the wine which was fabulous. I only have one word to describe this meal.....FABULOUS!!!!! We cannot wait to return~
this was our second visit to this resturant and it was as great as it was last year. the presentations, the decor and the food was fantastic.
Food was good, the service was good, a little slow but good, but the noise level was a bit much.
Good food, service and ambiance. Wished the tuna trio was a bit more filling. It was too little for an entree (plus a salad) but adding a side of mac and cheese was way too much. Needed the trio had a bit more to give the happy median with room for dessert. The food was light on salt and missing some of the flavor.
Went for our anniversary. Had a great mean followed by a fantastic dessert! Good overall experience.
Do not miss this gem in downtown Wilmington! Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. You will not be disappointed.
Circa 1922 was a blind find of mine on the internet, after searching the query "restaurants in Wilmington." I made reservations for Sunday night at 8:15, showed up right at 8:15, and was seated immediately with my date. The server was knowledgable, kind, attentive, and well-mannered. Having already looked at the menu online, I expected to pay between 60 and 70 dollars for food alone (excluding gratuity), but the special that night was a three course meal for 23.00 per person, which we took advantage of. The food was excellent and came quickly. Dessert in particular was brilliant. I would recommend the 7 layer cake to anyone. After nonalcoholic beverages (no wine for us, we are underage) the total was $54.xx. Definitely worth it.
The food was excellent! Big salads, great sushi, scallops, and steak. Nice atmosphere, although a little too dark. Definitely going back to try other things on the menu!
It had been a while since I had been to Circa. I was pleasantly surprised by the great menu, ambiance and service. Our food was delicious and the portion size was just right. The only complaint I have is one that you usually see in upscale restaurants, that they turn the lights down so low you can't read the menu without a flashlight. I highly recommend Circa for a special evening with your significant other, or a place to meet your friends for a great dinner.
In Wilmington, the town of many restaurants, this is a great find.
Circa 1922 was a magnificent dining experience. The lighting and ambiance are perfect. The service was top notch and the food was well-presented and expertly prepared.
We have eaten here several times, and have never been disappointed by the meal. The waiter gave us plenty of time between our different courses so we didn't feel rushed. We always enjoy eating here.
GREAT restuarant. The food was amazing. We sat at a high top in the bar area. Loved the dark wood. We were very happy with this decision.
I rarely give 5 stars and only gave this restaurant experience 4. It was very good, food and service and ambience, but not completely outstanding. However, I certainly would recommend it for a couple's night out. On Sundays. all wine is 1/2 price. Good deal.
Good wide-ranging menu. Server was very personable. Overall, a great experience.
The food was good - I had the organic greens salad and gnocchi and my husband had the paella. The service was was slow and on the surly side. The waiter couldn't even be bothered to show us the dessert list.
Skip some of the "niche" places popping up and go here. Knowledgeable staff (Robert is a favorite), consistently good food. Never feel like I'm being annoyed by the staff (a personal pet peeve) , never feel rushed. Not being a dessert person I'll admit to only ever eating creme brulee which has ever been my on disappointment there. GO, ENJOY!
Everything about this place was excellent: romantic atmosphere, piano man tickling the ivories, food, wait staff. The wine list had a good variety of wine by the glass or bottle to offer. My wife and I were hungry and decided to forego the full tapas menu and skip right to the main entrees. The menu is fully ala carte, but the prices were reasonable for the very high quality. The salads were generous and fresh. I enjoyed the paella and my wife enjoyed the scallop dish. We shared a bread pudding. The desserts are labeled colossal- ours was definitely big enough to satisfy both of us without leaving us in a sugar coma. The wait staff also have an interesting way to serve the coffee with a flourish.
This is a good downtown restaurant. The menu is diverse, with small plates, large plates, sushi. The pricing is reasonable and the energy level on a Saturday evening is good. Lots of people coming in. The food was good but not something you would say is memorable. Overall a good evening out.
Plates are moderately small so come hungry and eat multiple plates. I suggest Tuesday: Half Price Sushi all day!!!
We visited Wilmington over the Thanksgiving weekend and at the last minute booked Circa 1922. We had 2 young boys with us. The waiting staff where very attentive and helpful with a couple of special meals for the kids. The food was outstanding. Highly recommend this you're in the area.
All of the 5 star ratings were spot on..........had an enjoyable evening.


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Dragons' delight after Toby Faletau signs new deal
12:11pm Monday 5th August 2013 in Sport By Iwan Gabe Davies
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons today expressed their delight at having kept their Lions and Wales star Toby Faletau at Rodney Parade for a further two years until May 2016.
The world class number eight's contract was due to expire at the end of next season with a number of top clubs, including Bath, keen to sign him.
But the 22-year-old has decided to stay put which is a big boost for the region who have shown their ambition in recent months by securing the services of respected coaches Lyn and Kingsley Jones.
Director of rugby Lyn Jones today underlined just how important Faletau was to the region.
"Toby has made a good decision early on in the season, putting an end to all the speculation surrounding his future," he said.
"Throughout discussions with Toby I have been extremely impressed with his drive and motivation not only on a personal level but in his commitment to developing the Dragons into the best team in Wales."
Jones added: "I'm looking forward to working with Toby, helping him to be the best he can be, not only for the Dragons but for Wales."
Dragons chairman Martyn Hazell also stressed Faletau's value to the region.
"There was fierce competition for Toby's services but by his future here at Rodney Parade, it clearly shows our ambition as a board of directors and as a business to further develop the Dragons brand," he said.
"Toby is important to growing our business on and off the field and shows our commitment to becoming the best region in Wales.
Faletau revealed how he can't wait to work with Lyn and Kingsley Jones.
"I'm pleased to have committed to the Dragons so early in the season – this will help me to concentrate on my on-field performance and the challenges ahead this season," he said.
"With the reputation of Lyn and Kingsley preceding them I'm looking forward to working with them and developing further as a player."
"It's clear the Dragons are taking steps to develop the region and its team, with a number of new signings both on and off the field."
Faletau is regarded as one of the finest number eights in the world and has already won a Grand Slam and two Six Nations championships in his 26-cap career with Wales.
His brilliant performance for the Lions in last month's 41-16 victory over Australia in the Third and decisive Test in Sydney helped the tourists win the series 2-1.


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Windowfarm update: Tomatoes, finally.
12:17 pm in Plants, posts with pitcures! by Michael Kelley
Hi everyone,
Here is an update on my second Windowfarm setup. I planted basil, endive, sweet valentine lettuce, black cherry tomato, and jalapeno. It has been 4 months since I planted seeds.
I've made one modification since the initial setup. I was going to be out of town for several days, but my small reservoir cups needed to be refilled daily. So, I setup a gallon jug as the reservoir and siphoned the nutrients into my t-joint. In order to get the siphon started, I filled spit clean water into the line, then placed the filled line into the gallon reservoir, making sure that it was coiled and resting on the bottom. Yeah, pretty crude, but it worked! I didn't need to refill for over a week.
The basil was great and made a delicious pesto. I had two plants in the same cup, and it took about three months to grow enough, almost too much. I did pinch off a few leaves here and there for the occasional dinner, and to help the plants grow larger. They had flowered when I wasn't looking, so after three months I knew they were done.
I also planted two endive plants in one cup. After about a month, I took one out, and the remaining endive grew much better on its own.
The sweet valentine lettuce also did well. In the morning my window gets direct sunlight, but the lettuce did not like the heat. Eventually, I placed the lettuce on the top of the column and let down the blinds to reduce the amount of sunlight. I harvested 4 or 5 salads worth of greens, adding endive as needed.
The jalapeno grew well, but a lot of flowers bloomed while I was out of town. I think they need to be pollinated, because I didn't get many chiles out of them (those that I did pollinate grew chiles). It is a nice and tall plant, almost 2 feet, but only three chiles so far.
By far the largest plant, and most difficult, is the black cherry tomato. Right now, the tomato and the jalapeno share a column (basil was on top). As it grew, I trimmed lower branches to put more energy into upper branches and flowers. Most of the plant is at the top of my window, where the light is not as good. I think tomato needs a trellis to grow into. I probably could have just grown this one plant in my whole window.
The tomato leaves near the top are very dark and curly at the edges (you can see this at the top of my lettuce photo), but the lower leaves are a flat and a good color of green. The flowers near these bad branches didn't get far. I don't think it is water (water runs sunrise to sunset), but perhaps the low sunlight at the top? I did get a few clusters of tomatoes from the flowers that survived.
EDIT: June 18, 2012, Tomato roots.
As noted in the comments, I think the problem with the tomatoes is the root system. It might not have been large enough for the plant. I had to take the tomato plant out and I discovered the the green cup had been filled with roots, and that some of the roots appeared to be rotting.
I think the solution is a larger net cup (with more clay pellets) for this kind of plant. That will allow for a larger root network to grow around the pellets, rather than the dense root network that grew into the bottom of the green cup in my system.
- Mike


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Oh, i forgot to mention that if you're already using avast! 4.8 or 5.1 you can just fire up the Update feature inside the program itself and it will automatically update to the latest version. Support for older operating systems has been dropped starting with version 5.1 so if you're still running Win98 with avast! 4.8, you can't update to version 6.0.
That's what I did; on seeing your post I clicked update and restarted and that's it. It added a gadget to the sidebar which I quickly deleted.
I use Avira Antivir and although sometimes I have to update it manually it works well for me. Avast is for the wife's pc.
Using Avira as well. From the looks of it it seems like Avast will have a fairly large footprint on the system - virtualization and et all.
just updated large footprint? Not to us power users. It wouldn't even be noticeable to a fast dually or just about any quad. On Atom rigs it might be noticeable though.
Not really. Footprint won't be much bigger than it was with avast! 5.x. Mostly because all the virtualization is on-demand so unless you fire up application inside sandbox yourself or is launched by Auto Sandbox or by using SafeZone, the footprint won't be any different because those features are not running at all. And when you close them, resources are returned to the system. SafeZone can be kept inside memory if you close it using green arrow inside SafeZone, but that's again per user decision.
I liked Avast before this new version , the god damn thing install in windows gadget side bar , although i uninstalled from gadget it still come back every time i load windows... I think i may go Avira this time around...
No need for that... Go to Add Remove Programs, select avast! and then Change. In here you can uncheck the avast! Gadget and it will be removed for good. You can do the same during installation if you select Custom mode.
Yea i noticed that to, grrrr how can you stop that from coming up each time? Edit" Nvm i didn't refresh the page before i posted
WTH! were you thinking? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvDzarJOJNQ Uninstall Norton sh*t! & install Avast right this minute...
Make sure you all rate TPU in the webrep, we've got a low rep small number of votes at the moment. Also, Avast didn't like TeraCopy...
I would say about the same...but now with this new release and the sandbox and stuff then Avast may have a slight lead....I have not tested the new Avast tho and I am using the MS Security Essentials
Better imo. Faster, more protection features, more settings, support and even if you don't want much of the first stuff, it works great even out of the box. It's designed to be as user friendly as possible out of the box. Loads of languages als help a lot.
i've tried several antivirus packages and hated most of them .. either they slowed down my system, had tons of notifications or didnt detect the viruses. after switching to avast free i never looked back. i also suggested it to my less computer savvy family and friends because when a virus is detected it will just block it and show a warning without user interaction required. looking forward to the virtualization feature, i've been dropping suspicious stuff into vmware virtual machines for a long time, but this seems nice, if it runs on-demand
I've been in close contact with developers and they said Auto Sandbox and Behavior Shield will become more effective in the comming month or two when they gather enough data about programs and their actions. Btw, one good thing about avast! is self-defense and password locking. So you can configure avast! to fully automatic actions and updating and lock it down so no one can disable to bypass detection. This way you can be sure that no one will temper with it. Users tend to do many stupid things just to download what they wanted, even if antivirus is screaming about viruses.


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