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Digby's at The New Ellington
- Address:
23 - 25 York Place
Leeds, LS1 2EYNeighbourhood:
- Cuisine:
BritishPrice: £25 and under
Digby's at The New Ellington
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.thenewellington.co.uk/restaurant/
- Phone: 0113 204 2150
- Hours of Operation:
Monday - Saturday: 6.30pm - 11pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: British
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Private Party Contact: Manager 01132042150x
A word from Digby's at The New Ellington
Set in Leeds' bustling business district, The New Ellington is a chic boutique hotel on York Place that caters to an upmarket, business oriented crowd. Luxurious and discreet, this subterranean dining room at The New Ellington is dressed in plum, chocolate and cream tones with crystal curtain hangings, high-backed banquette seating and stylish portraits of jazz greats and movie stars. With its own gin bar, wi-fi,and stylish clientele, the restaurant at The New Ellington has a retro '50s feel and this is a fantastic place for long afternoon meetings, breakfast dates, dinner parties and secret rendezvous. With an excellent wine list and low lighting, this seductive little space is one of Leeds' best kept secrets.Continued
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Digby's at The New Ellington reviews from OpenTable diners
16 reviews since 27 November 2013
- Food4.1Service4.1
- Ambience3.6Value3.6
special occasions (13)romance (9)fit for foodies (5)business meals (3)pre/post theatre (3)group bookings (1)outstanding value (1)good vegetarian options (1)Show More
- Nice ambience & good serviceJayho1Dined on 1/11/2014Enjoyed our evening at Digbys, food was good as was the service. The menu is small but still had a reasonable choice, i had scallops to start and they were the smallest ones I've ever eaten but we're still tasty. I would recommend the cheese board as it was lovely. Excellent choice of gins too. Overall very good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lovely location for special eventsMrsjackal2014Dined on 25/10/2014Wonderful location for special occasions. Great food, outstanding service and more gin cocktails than you can think of! Highly recommend.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Decent meal in odd surroundingsJorreDined on 22/10/2014Good but not amazing food from a fairly standard menu. Service was very good, attentive and friendly. The atmosphere and decor wasn't so good though, a bit like being on a cruise ship.Special Features:
- WaynecDined on 7/8/2014Very quiet ...the resturant is located in the basement . We went on a Thursday night and it was very quiet . Food was to the standard you expect from this type of resturant and was to a good standard. I would not go again due to location and ambience ..Special Features:
- Disappointing from start to finishMrsEDined on 17/7/2014Booked this restaurant as wanted to try somewhere new in Leeds to celebrate my 40th birthday. A friend telephoned to make a reservation btut was told that the restaurant was fully booked every Thursday in July and August, yet we were able to book for 6 people, through Top Table. On arrival the restaurant was virtually empty and it didn't fill up for the entire time we were there, so its difficult to understand why the information was given to us that this restaurant was fully booked. The service was very slow, the waiters inattentive and disinterested. There wasn't much ambience, but this could be because the restaurant wasn't particularly full. The food was OK- the salmon was a cheap cut, rather than a fillet.. Won't visit again.
- Meal reviewOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 27/6/2014Nice meal, good atmosphere, good food and friendly and efficient serviceSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent ExperienceBeansyDined on 31/5/2014Excellent attention to detail with all 3 courses. All waiting staff very attentive throughout the evening. Really good venue to relax in.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Love ginLovnightsoutDined on 24/5/2014Fantastic food and a fab selection of gin.service was excellent and reasonable price.The deco is lovely tooSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- easter a new ellingtonmazzyhollywoodDined on 19/4/2014Great food, delicious, hot and well presented. Also had breakfast which was excellent standard. Staff great and good service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Still a very strong restaurantJonxyzDined on 12/4/2014Having had some amazing meals here in the past, I was a bit concerned From the quite pedestrian menu on toptable that the new Ellington might have gone downhill. Fortunately not the case! Still some really interesting things on the menu, beautifully presented and tasty too. And reasonably priced. A five star experience for a three star price. The gin bar with around fifty gins and multiple kinds of tonic also makes for a really nice pre dinner experience. Not generally a busy buzzing dining room, it's great for a more intimate, family or business dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not what it used to beEmskiVIPDined on 29/3/2014I have always been a big fan of the New Ellington's restaurant. In the past I have found this to be something of a hidden gem - usually fairly quiet but fantastic, tasty, adventurous food. This was our first trip back since the rebrand to Digbys and I was a bit disappointed. The canapés are no longer offered and the menu is much more run of the mill, mainly consisting of steaks (two of which were sold out) and fish. The service was great and the ambience good (perhaps the toned down menu has attracted more hotel guests?). However as a non-guest I will be less inclined to trek out here in future as you can get a decent steak anywhere in town. Bring back the imaginative food! (The pear piano dessert I had once was the best dessert ever!)Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Service was very friendlyleedsdinerDined on 22/3/2014Service was very friendly and professional. We arrived early and were the only ones in the restaurant for a good hour, this meant our starters were very quickly despatched. One of our mains was salmon and was full of bones, we were apologised to but no further overture was made. The best part of the meal was the starters which were very tasty. We would recommend the Digby for a special occasion meal where you would perhaps spend more than usual. Over all very good xxSpecial Features:
- The food was ok,dined as ahungrytumDined on 8/3/2014The food was ok,dined as a couple and chose the steak meal.The chips were a bit soggy,the wine was warm (waiter took it away to chill and had to be reminded to bring it back).The cost of the meal i thought was expensive.Same price as a recently visited local michelin stared restaurant but not in the same league. Staff young but friendly and polite Disappointing evening
- Lovely eveningVic185Dined on 16/12/2013Was a Monday night so it was quiet with just a few other tables - but we were there for our anniversary so it wasn't a problem. Food was lovely and interesting. Would have loved the staff to explain what was on our plates when they served each course as what arrived was beautifully complicated (foams, gels, cones etc) and so understanding what flavours were in what would've added to the experience.Special Features:
- Great venue for an get togetherRobCDined on 7/12/2013We chose Digby's for a pre-Xmas get together with some old friends as I had eaten there a couple of years ago. The ambience of the bar and restaurant was excellent and the service superb. The food was of a high quality although the portions of some of the meals could have been a little bigger. The choice is excellent though, and we had a great time. Given that we had drinks in the bar, a number of bottles of wine with the meal and drinks afterwards the overall cost was very reasonable. I would highly recommend Digby's.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 342 reviews are from the Digby's at The New Ellington reviews archive.
- ExcellentCharisDined on 16/11/2013Fantastic food, service and relaxed atmosphere. We will definitely return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Second VisitLee33Dined on 9/11/2013This was out second visit to Digbys and we took along some friends. The food was amazing with a friendly atmosphere we were not rushed to our table Or off it at the end if the night. Only downside are the cocktails, the are of good quality but there are many places You can drink better cocktails for less, it also took on average 15-20mins for cocktails to arrive for 4 people.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great dining experienceFoodie4uDined on 8/11/2013It was a lovely meal in a lovely setting but was a shame others hadn't heard about this place as not many were dining and the food is definitely unique. I have been twice and the menu has been different and exciting each time favorite is nose to tail ye old smoking pig starter.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Most Enjoyable ExperiencerobertpmorleyDined on 2/11/2013This really is a gem of a place to discover (thanks toptable). Excellent hospitality without being too intrusive, the staff that we had contact with were friendly, seemed well trained and very informative about the menu items, answering our many questions and their advice was sound. The warm duck salad and the smoking pig from nose-to-tail were simply fantastic. Their "flat iron" steak was a complete treat, cooked to perfection with every mouthful bursting with flavour and so tender (note - do not have this overcooked!) and undoubtedly the best restaurant steak that I have had for at least two years! Deserts were most enjoyable, leaving more resounding tastes on the pallet. Most enjoyable restaurant, service and particularly the food.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A splendid evening with deliciousAdeleDined on 7/10/2013A splendid evening with delicious food, lovely service, great gin bar and knowledgeable bar staff!Special Features:
- Birthday bashLobbyLouDined on 2/10/2013Wen here for a friends 50 th, 5 ladies in total. The service was very good and the waiter ensured one of the party who is celiac was catered for. The set meal was good value but if your fussy there wasn't much choice so limited the availability of this although I found it was suitable for me. I have eaten here a number of times and was disappointed at how quiet it was, shame. Thank you to the staff for the lovely miniature birthday cake and candles what a nice touch.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delicious exciting foodYorkshiretoeDined on 21/9/2013Great dining at the top level in Leeds. Gin garden good for pre-dinner drinks. Food is is inventive and flavours well thought out. Portions are smaller than last time we went, so you will need to order side dishes. It never seems to be full, even on a Saturday night, so can only assume that it's main problem is location as it's away from the rest of town.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- We will definitely !FoodloverzDined on 16/9/2013I booked this restaurant for my husband's birthday and it did not disappoint. We went for the 3 course supper menu for £19.95 and every dish we had was excellent, presentation and flavours were all spot on. The service was also excellent and even though the restaurant wasn't busy as it was a Monday the ambience was still nice. My favourite dish was a quail brioche starter and my husband enjoyed his chicken main but all 3 courses were delicious! We have already recommended Digby's to friends and we will definitely return!Special Features:
- Set menu & a la carteBl0210Dined on 2/9/2013I ate from the set menu two course & glass of wine for under£20. Exceptional standards of presentation and definitely fine dining. My husband had the burger and was deck otley gormet. Standard of wine on offer was great too, service a little slow as one guy serving all tables but it was a Monday night.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Loved it!ShazzadDined on 16/8/2013Brilliant food, attentive service and great value. Best bits - quail starter, hake main and sticky toffee pudding (worth every calorie!!). Disappointment - tomato cake main - v light = grumpy vegetarian! Monthly supper menu is outstanding value at £20I would recommend this to a friend.
- Saturday night meal for 4MarkandAlexDined on 10/8/2013We had been to the fantastic cocktail bar at the New Ellington before but this was the first time we had eaten there. Love the jazz theme. It wasn't particularly busy for a Saturday night and there is a nice laid back ambience about the place. Perhaps too laid back. We had to nudge the bar waiter first to provide us with drinks menus and then again to take our order. We have been sat down 25 minutes before the pre dinner drinks arrived. Further wait for menus and a nudge again to get someone to take our order. It was more that an hour after we arrived that we finally sat down to our meal. Two days later I can't honestly remember what any of us ate; I'm sure we enjoyed it at the time though. Wouldn't be fussed about going back.
- A box of delightsMickythebriefDined on 31/7/2013Excellent courteous service to a meal of surprising subtlety and élan, really memorable, u want be disappointed.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Now Digbys, what a shame!BusinessDinnerDined on 2/3/2013We learnt on arrival that the restaurant had just been re-branded as Digbys. We've been regular patrons for a number of years, and have always raved about the restaurants amazing food, using Nitrogen and all kinds of alchemy to conjure up a culinary experience to blow your mind. We soon learnt that this was no longer to be, it's now gastro pub rather than fine dining. It took 45 minutes just to get our drinks, and and on ordering our meal they didn't have our choice of food or wine. The meal was OK (apart from the waitress putting our red wine in the ice bucket), best thing being the canapés, but it's no longer special. Being off the beaten track, and just doing the same kind of food as many other restaurants in Leeds is a big mistake.
- Excellent foodSpakroydDined on 2/3/2013Food and service were excellent. Only slightly lacking is the ambience, a little bit quiet. Great evening though and would recommendSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OutstandingHirstyDined on 9/2/2013Everything was spot on since the second we walked into the hotel. Coats taken, drinks menu brought over in The Gin Garden which had an excellent selection of drinks. Brought the food menu to look at and taken down to the restaurant, very nice setting. The canapes and breads is an excellent little starter, not what you would expect, try it! Other courses were very nice, it's very 'posh' food, but done very well. Not cheap, but worth every penny. We've eaten at some nice restaurants and this is definately up there with the best. All the staff were good, very professional attentive, toping up our drinks at every opportunity. Highly recommend for a romantic night out or special occasion.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Never fails to deliverLobbyLouDined on 1/2/2013Enjoyed trying yet another new gin...... With frozen grapes very nice indeed. The food as always presented with finesse I always feel special when we dine here. Thank youSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- New Years Eve 2013hugodinerDined on 31/12/2012extermelley dissapointed in dining experience. booked as usual through open table and was happy with the a la carte menu options being suitable for all ages of the party. a la carte menu is priced between £26 and £40 per head and has great choice. arrived on the evening to be given a menu which was the only option for the evening of 5 set course at £74.99 per head this was not mentioned anywhere whilst booking or in the follow up emails. no options fo main course other than the vennison wellington which was not great as one of teh party is vegetarian. as a favour that person was offered a salad! £300 for a table of 4 to have a very poor menu and lack lustre service left a very bitter taste and was not a great way to spend the evening.
- Excellent servicekingyDined on 1/12/2012Very comfortable and made to feel very welcome. Superb service and attention to detail.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Meal at the New EllingtonKazzyDined on 23/11/2012We have dined here several times at the food never disappoints. I would suggest that if you are quite picky with your food you just forget that and try it "pork pie puree" is really very good! The service is excellent from the moment you step through the doors until you leave. Every member of staff is smart and very polite and friendly. The changes to the bar and reception area look very good although a little stark. For a fining dining experience in Leeds the New Ellington is hard to beat. We've tried a few but we do keep coming back for more.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Once again a lovely mealCharlikatDined on 22/11/2012This is our second visit and it was just as good as the first time we went, 2 years ago. It was a quiet night so not much atmosphere but we had a great meal, would have liked more choice of dessert as a I have a wheat intolerance but to be fair I didn't tell them when I booked it, so they didn't have any notice to provide me with an alternative. Having said that, at that level of dining elsewhere I have never had a problem getting something , but there was nothing on the dessert menu, even the cheese and biscuits, they didn't have any gluten free crackers. Good job I was full already.Special Features:
- Birthday Boyeatwell52Dined on 15/11/2012This was my and my good friends first visit. I did rather feel let down by the Lobby and its almosy utiltarian lighting but the staff and the food made great amends. The two lads on duty in the bar and the restaurant were most agreeable and willing to run through the Menu. Very nice night; I cant say as I was the beneficiary on the meal -it being my Birthday. Kind regards.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food at EllingtonJessDined on 1/11/2012This is this is my second time at the new ellington the food is fantastic The ambience is very good and the quality is top notchSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing Food!CoxyVIPDined on 20/10/2012The meal we had at the New Ellington was absolutely incredible. We had cocktails in the Gin Bar to start which were very good. The decor of the restaurant is very opulent and feels special. Most of the other people dining were couples or family groups but we were a group of 4 girls and the ambience was still perfect for us.. The service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. The food was exceptional. I had the fish pie followed by the plate of Yorkshire pork and it was the best meal I have had in a long time and I am a major foodie. The chef at the New Ellington produces food to the same standard as Michelin starred chefs. Save room for dessert and cheese...I have never had a better chocolate fondant. Next visit is booked!Special Features:
- 5 course taster menuHungrychopsDined on 12/10/2012Food nice but overall experience not great. Table was 7:30 on Friday night and there were only two couples there so no ambience. Music was insane angry tunes that the staff said they had no control over. The food was complex and carefully put together with nice flavours but very small portions. Not sure it was worth the effort. We left £100 lighter and wished we'd chosen some where else. The decoration /styling was lovely but couldn't balance out the other factors.Special Features:
- Good food, ambiance needs improvemeFineDinerDined on 6/10/2012Whilst quality of ingredients and food presentation & flavor are strong, the cheesy piped music and young inexperienced and overly informal staff being down what could be one of the best fine dining restaurants in the city.


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Continued from page 1 ideally agents are partners working with authors to serve them better, and that e-books were a revolution. "This year alone we have seen dozens of authors sell millions of books on their own with no support. Now you don't necessarily need an agent and you definitely don't need an agent who isn't good. You need to be aware of what you are bringing to the table. And be aware of services that agent can offer. Be pushy and ask questions."
This third industry guest frequently seemed to be alone in his opinions; while the other industry guests stressed the importance of authors having access to all "streams," meaning print, audio, foreign rights, etc., they did so with the clear implication that those streams are only available to an author with an agent's help.
This guest believed in the importance of this access, but seemed to see and understand the issues through the eyes of the authors more so than most of the other guests.
At this point, the guest who first disagreed with the term "revolution" posed a question to the authors on the panel, asking if their goal was to reach as many people as possible or to make a living.
Across the board, the authors seemed to see the money as pretty important and the gross number of readers reached as less important than other factors. One NINC author responded that she saw indie publishing as a revolution because it had made such a dramatic difference in the incomes of many authors. She added that self-publishing gave her a sense of empowerment that authors had never had before. She said that in itself was revolutionary and, along with the money, represented a big paradigm shift.
Another NINC author said she liked knowing the mistakes being made being were errors she had made, rather than the errors of people she didn't know. This author noted that she has made more money selling 7,000 copies as an indie author than she did on traditional sales of 60,000, and that she prefers writing to a niche market of people who want the kind of book she enjoys writing.
A third NINC author said that she wanted to make a living wage from her writing but, prior to indie publishing, her books only paid for vacations and conferences. A fourth said she felt in over her head when it came to traditional contracts, but the profit from self-publishing books that don't have a place in the traditional market enabled her to buy a truck.
At this point, things turned a bit ugly with one industry guest saying "Good for you" in a not truly supportive manner. This guest went on to say that over a million books are available on Amazon, but the average title sells only a few hundred copies. He said some self-published authors should stay self-published because they sell so few copies.
While the audience digested this obvious slight to many of the authors in the room, another industry guest attempted to make the point that authors need agents by asking if the authors had thought about liability— a point later noted by another industry guest as being a less important than implied. Another guest pointed out that his company has agreements with Amazon that allow their authors to publish in certain ways. The clear message from the industry representatives was that agents were necessary because, without them, authors don't have access to certain perks from Amazon and others.
By now the conversation had an unmistakably adversarial edge to it, leading one industry guest to say, "These are the hottest discussions we've had in 30 years." People laughed, but there was a sense of shock in the audience at just how heated the discussion had become and, frankly, at the arrogance of some of the industry guests toward indie-published authors.
The theme continued with an industry guest saying, "We can't represent every self-published author who wants to be represented. Great thing about self-publishing is it allows every author who wants to be published to be published." While on paper this doesn't read too egregious, the speaker's tone was definitely dismissive of the majority of authors who are not going to be in the upper percents of sellers. The tone was also defensive, as if this industry guest expected to be flooded with queries from NINC members with less than worthy numbers. One author later told me that she felt like she had stepped back in time.
Another industry guest, however, said that there are authors who don't need everything an agent has to offer and that there are bad assumptions being made by both authors and agents. These changing times make the agent's job more exciting, but maybe not as easy.

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I love this school I'm going into 6th grade. I don't think the food is that good,but that's because I'm extremely picky. Otherwise other people love the food. They have the best chicken nuggets and patties! And popcorn chicken. The teachers are great! (Except Mrs. Wagner). Not the 4th grade one the other one. The one thing that they should improve is have more time with the principal. She's extremely nice,but I don't see her often. She's very strict of safety which is a good thing. But the good students don't see her as often when she's fun to talk to.
loved Belle Ryan. im going into 9th grade and I went there for preschool to kindergarten and then moved...then I went back to Belle Ryan again to finish off 2nd grade. the food is great and the teachers are nice. I absolutely LOVED this school.
OMG! I remember this school! I am in the 6th grade. I moved to AZ 5 years ago. I only went to this school in preschool. I MISS OMAHA AND THIS SCHOOL AO MUCH! I Loved this school! I don't remember my teachers names but what I do remember is that we used to call the teachers by there first names! I loved this school so much and I wish i could go back in time and start preschool all over! I loved my teachers and I loved being here! I miss Nebraska soooooooo much!
I have a child with autism at Belle Ryan now for the past 3 yrs. Although my daughters teacher was a first yr teacher at the time my daughter was assigned to her class, I believe she is nothing short of amazing. She always goes the extra mile to keep me informed, and included with everything that goes on with my child. She has gone to the principal with a list of sensory items I recommended being used for my child and other autistic children and the school had no problem ordering them. There is nothing I havent asked for or asked to be done to help my child that has not been agreed to and followed to the 'T'. I recommend sending your special needs child to this school. And if possible to mrs. Camenzind's class room. She truely is a one of a kind teacher.
I would like to say that this school does not focus necessarily on the whole child. I think the school has excellent teachers, however some not as good as others. The principal, I think, does not care about the well being or safety of the students or cross curriculum studies. The principal and some of the teachers that I have come in contact with do not care about parental interaction. I am a concerned parent and believe that the teacher and parent should work together to achieve a common goal for the education of the child, I do not see this happening in some of the classes here. To me, that is a concern. I think that the academic program is okay, but has the potential to be better. The extracurricular activities are not offered enough to were the teachers actually know children's names. This is not acceptable.
this is probaly one of the best schools in the area.I was very thankful for all the great teachers.they seemed to care deeply about the children. This would be a wonderful place to send your kids.
This school used to be wonderful. Over the last couple years my children went there it hs declined conciderably. The wonderful teachers that were there are either leaving or being transfered. There are only a couple good ones left now. The principal seems to think the new young ones out of college who will do her bidding are perfect for this school. You should go and tour the school and meet not only with the principal, but also with your child's new teacher before sending your child here.
I loved Belle Ryan, especially the teachers. They took extra time for students who were struggling, and have been very helpful. I would recommend Belle Ryan to anyone looking for a good education at a Public School.
I was very disappointed with this school. Most teachers seemed like they were just not interested in listening to the concerns of the students although some did seem to take a genuine interest in the students and their parents. Family support (something I feel is very important) is something Belle Ryan definitely fails at. And Belle Ryan doesn't seem to have the students' best interest at heart. I feel like, and I have been told that, there are better schools in the area. Before sending your child here, get information on this school and others in the area and compare them so you can make an informed decision. If it is at all possible, don't send your child here just because it is in the neighborhood. You may be disappointed if you do.
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Photo by Riki AltmanHey, Trotter! No peeking! Five hundred dollars per ticket was too much for our budget to allow, but we still wanted to experience last night's South Beach Wine & Food Festival Tribute Dinner honoring Charlie Trotter and Piero Antinori so we snuck into the kitchen for a beh ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanThey've got a bone for you, lady."I want to have sex with this bone marrow," uttered the gal sitting on the barstool next to us as she closed her eyes and bit down on a tanned toast round topped with chimichurri and glistening globes of savory, meaty fat. "Seriously, if this was ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanAnd you said you'd never try this dish...And what the heck is it? Here's a hint: This posting was intended to coincide with the 2012 Chinese New Year, which began yesterday. And, no, these parts never belonged to a dragon. If anyone is a particular fan of this dish (besides yo ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanD.I.Y. tartare? Yes, please!Right off the bat, we have a confession: We never ate at the former Rusty Pelican before the recent remodeling. We feared it would be musty inside and found it a schlep to trek out to Virginia Key. Also, the menu didn't look any more appealing than ... More >>
Our hearts were hopeful as we searched through our freezer praying to find just one last box of Thin Mints. But, alas, we were left cookie-less; those crumbly Chips Ahoy and stale Oreos with the red filling were worthless.When would those freakin' Girl Scout cookies be on sale again? A quick chec ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanWalk through the doors of High Steaks BBQ, which opened just a few months ago near the Magic City Casino, and you'll find a new kitschy-cute restaurant with wood rafters and copper-topped tables. A server greets you with a big, welcoming smile, and next thing you know, you're sit ... More >>
Paris wouldn't be the same for American foodie visitors if it weren't for Wendy Lyn. An ex-pat who moved from Florida's panhandle nearly two decades ago, she unpacked in Paris, immersed herself in the local food scene and met all its major players, then never looked back. Today she is the go-to f ... More >>
Paris is known less for its chocolate than its fromages and saucissons, it's true, but there's one culinary treasure that many visitors unfortunately miss out on only because they don't know to order it: chocolat chaud. Now those of you who took French language classes know that "chocolat chaud" ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanYes, that would be a [bleep]ing fabulous, [bleep]ing glazed bun you're drooling over.Trying to cut back on cursing in front of the kiddies? Good luck avoiding that while you take a bite into Howie Kleinberg's new take on the Luther burger. "Holy [bleep]!", "Damn, this is [blee ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanWandering around the ultra-cool, still largely undiscovered Iron Side during last night's Campus Collective had us wondering why no chef has opened a restaurant in the district. Last night's show of culinary talent is enough proof that, well, people here eat. (Even the especia ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanChef Wells demonstrating proper wonton-stuffing techniqueWe really didn't know what to expect when Chef Danny Wells at Amuse Restaurant & Lounge invited us into his lair to take part in the Hands On in the Kitchen program. What exactly were our hands going to be on? Would we ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanWe couldn't decide which end to start onIt's true: a blogger's attention can be bought. Our affection? Not necessarily. But a gift of free food is usually welcome (as long as it ain't worth an arm and a leg). The public relations rep for National Deli hot dogs figured this out ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanLast night, 300 VIPs and hundreds of hungry Versailles' diners flooded the intersection of Calle Ocho and SW 36th and 37th Avenues to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Miami's most popular Cuban restaurant.
Photo by Riki Altman Duck, duck, duck, steak?Whoo boy. Another steakhouse. Yippee. That's what we thought when we received the invitation from the new Kane Steakhouse's public relations company to come in and chow down. Now we're never ones to turn down a free meal but, really, a new steakhou ... More >>
Photo by Riki Altman Micah Edelstein's wizardry can be enjoyed via the exposed kitchen pass-through at her new restaurant. We didn't know when we walked through the doors of neMesis Urban Bistro last Friday night that we were the first customers. Ever. When co-owner Harald Oechsner acknowl ... More >>
Photo by Riki Altman The answer to "What the heck are those rolled-up green things?" is delivered after the jump.And last, part three of Riki's trip to Atlantic Canada. Check out part one here and part two here.In New Brunswick, I recently visited Breviro Caviar, the only captive breeding fac ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanPlucked fresh from the seaHere's part two of Riki's trip to Atlantic Canada. If you missed part one, go here.After getting our fill of funnel cake at Ship to Shore, we were taken to Prince Edward Aqua Farms in Malpeque Harbour to see not only how blue mussels are farmed but also ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanThis is part one of writer Riki Altman's visit to Atlantic Canada. Unlike her trip to Bangkok, this excursion did not involve ping pong balls, broccoli pies, nor drinks with bosoms.I recently traveled to Prince Edward Island (PEI) and New Brunswick with E. Michael Reidt, the much ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanHow much cloth would we have to sacrifice?Could the Original 5 Napkin burger really live up to its name? Short Order had to know. So we stopped by the restaurant on Lincoln Road, named for the aforementioned entree and slated to open Thursday, demanding a bite of the star sele ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanThis is the last post in writer Riki Altman's three-part series about her visit to Bangkok. If you missed parts one and two, you can either click the links or just hop a plane and check it out for yourself.Located about an hour outside of Bangkok are two fascinating outdoor fo ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanIf you missed the first part of our travel log from Thailand, click here to find out more about condom salad and cooking with poo.The annual THAIFEX World of Food Asia show is an international trade fair held annually in Bangkok in late May and June. It's an offshoot of ANUGA, th ... More >>
Photo by Riki Altman'scuse me, waiter, but there seems to be a rubber in my salad...Editor's note: In a three-part series, intrepid Short Order writer Riki Altman will share the good, bad, silly, remarkable, and entirely inedible highlights of a just finished trip to Thailand.Thanks to an incredi ... More >>
Photo by Riki Altman Can you see why we love it?When we heard another gelato parlor was opening, our first reaction was "Snore! Miami needs another frozen treat shop like Kevin Federline needs another child support payment." But then Gelato Nostro's rep swore to us the gelato was the real ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanLet your tongue tangle with this tingaToday is the big Cinco and the culmination of our recipes. Yesterday you got a taste of grasshopper guacamole so now we'll share something a little more tame and lacking legs: the tinga. It may sound like a dirty word, but in truth it's ju ... More >>
Photo by Riki Altman Guess which ingredient could hop off the plate?Since we're all about Mexico this week, here's a recipe from the luxurious Maroma Resort and Spa near Cancun to consider. What I call "grasshopper guac," the resort's chef, Juan Pablo Loza, refers to it as Marona-style guacam ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanWanna learn to make this work of art? Soon you can.We have a whopper of a two-part interview with Chef Jonathan Eismann next week, where we'll discuss everything from what happened to his mini Miami restaurant empire to what he's up to next. But since it's Friday, we thought we s ... More >>
Love Bites is a regular column on Short Order. Find other installments here.This week's column is going to focus on the nuptials of one of my favorite Miami chefs, Sean Bernal, and his lovely bride, Natalie, formerly the marketing specialist at Whole Foods in Coral Gables... and, of course, the vitt ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanDid you know that our local hipster hideaway, Cafeina, is now offering Brunch & Bazaar Sundays? Neither did we, so we felt it was our obligation to investigate. Thankfully some kind restaurant reps offered to treat us to a meal there a few Sundays ago, so now we can report ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanThai donuts: You'd have to be lacking taste buds to hate these.If you've ever dreamed of eating your way through the fast food stations of Asia, make sure you hit next year's Asian Culture Festival, which takes place annually at Fruit & Spice Park in Homestead. Sure the ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanThe Blue Group started with this green dish. And that was the beginning of the confusion.Wine Dine Design was held last night in the ever-growing Design District, home to a handful of our city's most popular eateries. Here's how the event worked: Ticketholders gathered in fro ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanKC wasn't really shaking any booty, but he had a few girls on stage doing the job.It's no secret that different types of crowds are attracted to particular events offered during the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Those who love schwag and want to drink their ticket pric ... More >>
He hit the B Spot again.View more photos from the Amstel Light Burger Bash at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach here."Last year it was pastrami. This year it's salami. It's meat on meat, baby!" is what Michael Symon had to say last night as he accepted his second consecutive People's Choice Award at l ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanNo we're not all professionally trained in the culinary arts like those who handed out the official honors last night, but we know our way around food and the celebrities who hawk it. Therefore we deem ourselves qualified to bestow upon last night's Burger Bash entrants the follo ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanMelissa D'Arabian, Scott Conant, Anne Burrell, Sunny Anderson, and Maile Carpenter, editor in chief of Food Network Magazine.The 2011 South Beach Wine & Food Festival didn't officially start until this morning, but Food Network magazine snuck in a star-studded soiree last ... More >>
What good is an art show without food? No good, we say. Here's a glimpse of some ways our eats got represented at this weekend's Coconut Grove Arts Festival.Photo by Riki AltmanIs this really a piece of furniture or just the way someone justifies all those late night Pinot Noir binges? Artist Aaron ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanConsider picking up your croissants from the new Zona Verde at Alliance Française.Hosting a lonely hearts party for Valentine's Day? Whip up a batch of Chef Andrea Sans Araiza's Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding and watch the phenylethylamine fly. Or, if you do have a specia ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanTrust us, it's a restaurant. But by the look of the art work, it could easily be a place where there are video booths in the back for viewing porn. But there isn't constant smell of disinfectant here. So, where it at?
Photo by Riki AltmanPour some sugar on me, baby!Gentlemen, we know you probably already spent thousands of dollars more than you ever anticipated on that little sparkly stone, but fork out a few more bucks if you want to make sure she accepts your proposal this Valentine's Day, take her to The Villa ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanThis drink's good for you because, uh, it has eggs in it.Want to celebrate a successful day in the kitchen? After downing some ceviche and your avocado reina with rocoto pepper aioli -- you know, that recipe we shared yesterday?--you will probably be ready for a few sips of a ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanAs reported last month, the new Spartico opened in Mayfair Hotel & Spa in Coconut Grove. The menu is influenced by Jonathan Eismann. We didn't love the pies here as much as Pizza Volante's, but perhaps in time this resto will find its groove.
Today marks the grand opening of Cha Cha Rooster at Lords South Beach at Nash. Now there's a mouthful, huh?Speaking of full mouths, Cha Cha invited us to preview their menu so we took a few pics for ya last week.Photo by Riki AltmanAdora greeted guests at the bar and helped them get acclimated to th ... More >>
Last night's meanderings around the Design District/Wynwood area made us hungry for some good art. Thankfully we got our fill.Photo by Riki AltmanNow here's some art us Short Order folks can really appreciate...
Photo by Riki AltmanThe winner!I just love a challenge. Actually, it's fairer to say I love being the guest judge at a challenge when other people have to cook for me. Who wouldn't want that gig? I not only get a free meal (or the equivalent of three or four meals, which is most often the case), ... More >>
Riki AltmanVegan restaurants in Miami are rare. For the most part, they cater to a granola-munching, Birkenstock-wearing demographic, but neglect the rest of us who just like to eat. Maybe veganism would be more widely accepted if it struck a balance between looking appetizing and providin ... More >>
Photo by Juan CabreraFull moon and full stomachs at Deering EstateEpicures of all ages made the long haul out to the Deering Estate Saturday night for Wine on Harvest Moon, the annual fundraising event benefiting The Deering Estate Foundation. They enjoyed food samplings, drank free-flowing wine, an ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanHouse of India's entrance at approximately 9:30 a.m. todayHouse of India, the popular Coral Gables restaurant that has delivered kormas, curries, and kabobs to diners for 35 years, is cordoned off this morning as police and firefighters investigate the damage caused by smoke l ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanWrap it up--just like the Heat.These recipes are from Levy's Restaurants, the Chicago-based company that handles all the food you'll eat next week at the American Airlines Arena, when the Miami Heat plays its home opener. If you're too lazy to make these simple recipes at home, l ... More >>
Last night's Signature Chefs and Wine Extravaganza at Jungle Island to raise money for the March of Dimes is deserving of some commentary, so without further ado: Photo by Riki AltmanThe award for the most unexpected dish goes to Michael Bloise from American Noodle Bar (ETA early November) for his y ... More >>


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The Cavaliers are 3-0 in the ACC for the first time in four years, and after Saturday's come-from-behind victory against Georgia Tech, there's a new buzz around Charlottesville. Yet Cavalier fans aren't the only ones taking notice on the 'Hoos improvements. The Cavs earned votes in the AP and Coaches Polls released Sunday.
As for Jameel Sewell, he's getting votes of confidence after his best performance of the year. The redshirt sophomore was 16/25 for 177 yards with no interceptions and led the Cavs to the endzone on their first two possessions. Sewell ran for a four yard touchdown which gave the cavs the 14-7 lead.
Georgia tech would take the 23-21 lead, but after Virginia recovered the ball on a muffed punt, Sewell threw a perfect strike to Staton Jobe for the game-winning touchdown.
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Friday, 20 November 2009 00:00
In the first round of the playoffs, the Glen Cove Pony White hosted East Meadow and won with a score of 26 to 6. East Meadow kicked off to start the game. Nicholas Lucchese received the ball and ran 70 yards for a touchdown. Ryan Aughavin ran in the extra point.
Before the end of the first quarter, Lucchese scored again after long runs by John Murphy, Frankie Castiglione, Ryan Aughavin and Fernando Aguilar. The extra point was no good and the score was 13 to 0. On East Meadow's next possession, Jack Giovanetti intercepted their first pass. After passes from quarterback, Lucchese to Giovanetti, Castiglione and Murphy, Castiglione punted the ball. This ended the first quarter.
On an East Meadow punt, the ball was blocked by Sean Cunningham and Jake Cirella. After runs by Elijah Ambles and Ryan Aughavin, quarterback Nicholas Lucchese, avoided numerous tackles by scrambling back and forth and then threw a 40-yard pass to Frankie Castiglione for another touchdown. The extra point failed. Since Glen Cove was now up by three touchdowns, East Meadow was able to choose four of its players to remove from the game. The players were Lucchese, center, Alex Venturino, Jack Peguillan and Elijah Ambles.
The scoring was made possible by the great blocking throughout the game. Austin Puco, Matthew Aufiero, Fernando Aguilar, Alex Venturino, Jack Peguillan, Jack Giovanetti, Danny Neice, Brandon Aviles, Kobe Thompson, Camrohn Pittman, Sean Cunningham and John Michael Rhein all played hard and provided great blocking. Defense did not let East Meadow get far throughout the game. Fernando Aguilar played tough all day. He had numerous tackles, as well as Jack Peguillan, Danny Neice, Matthew Aufiero, Jake Cirella, Sean Cunningham, Jack Giovanetti, Howard Woods, and Kobe Thompson Also tough on defense were Quentin Palone, Brandon Aviles, John Michael Rhein, Camrohn Pittman, Giovanni Vaiu, Elijah Ambles, Nicholas Lucchese, Frankie Castiglione, Sean Davis, and Jeremy Zeineth.
Danny Neice did a great job at quarterbck, replacing Lucchese while he was out.
East Meadow did score late in the third quarter. The extra point failed. This allowed the four players back in the game. After numerous runs by Aguilar, Ambles and Aufiero and passes to Giovanetti and Castiglione, Fernando Aguilar ran the ball in for another touchdown. The extra point was scored by Jack Peguillan.
The game ended with Glen Cove victorious with a score of 26 to 6. Glen Cove will play Broad Channel in the super bowl next Sunday.


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BASE Jumper Survives Cliff Strike, Flies Away With...
Just in case you wanted some excitement earlier on in the week, here's a sketchy BASE jump cliff strike that ends on a high note. The only reason this wasn't posted as a Friday Freakout is because he manages to fly away without a scratch. Watch Video »
MOAB. Clouds. BASE Jump.
The title kinda says it all. This reminds me of Patto punching through heavy clouds in Norway. Watch Video »
Gobble Gobble BASE Jumping @ Turkey Boogie 2013
I'd say BASE jumping with friends at the Turkey Boogie in Moab, Utah makes for a fun Thanksgiving. It's just more 'Merica when you eat turkey while jumping off cliffs. Even better when you're also raising money for the Moab search and rescue (and yours truly, ILS, was a sponsor :-). No turkey coma here,... Watch Video »
Moab Towers & Magic Backpacks
Follow Marshall Miller and Hayley Ashburn as they scale surreal towers and then jump off with magic backpacks in Moab. Side note: I don't think they brought enough GoPros. Watch Video »
Friday Freakout: BASE Jumper Survives Terrifying C...
This is by far one of the most terrifying BASE jump cliff strikes I've ever witnessed. His injuries include a compression fracture of the T12 vertebra, 5 stitches to the eye, 6 stitches to the chin, severely sprained back, wrist and hand, multiple bruised areas… but he "walked away" alive!! Speedy recovery dude! Watch Video »
Moab Monkeys: Hot Girls, Bikinis, and BASE
Warning: BASE Jumping is extremely dangerous and should only be performed by highly trained and dead sexy individuals who aren't afraid to get down… the fast way. Meet the badass female members of the Moab Monkeys as they jump off one of Moab's most classic cliffs, Tombstone, and look good doing it. I think I'm... Watch Video »


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DVD Release Party Fans Report – "Ashley Greene our new BFF"
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The girls from Letters to Twilight, were at Twilight DVD-Release Party in L.A. last friday and they had the chance to meet Ashley Greene!
It was so fun being with all the hyped-up fans (minus the one girl who seriously needs to be kicked for her insane screaming fits) that we didn't even mind waiting for you for two hours. Plus when you finally showed you were in this adorable red dress flashing your famous, gorgeous "Ashley Greene†smile that we didn't even mind the crowd rushing us from behind and pushing us into the security gate. (Okay…we minded a little…)
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26 September 2014 05:00
Although the Ducati Scrambler is just days away from being unveiled to the public, Ducati is still putting the bike through its paces on the roads. An MCN reader was lucky enough to get this onboard video of the bike in action on the roads around Bologna. brightcove.createExperiences();
Andy Downes,
28 January 2014 09:51
Ducati has started building the first of the new generation of Monster 1200 models ahead of next months official press launch. The new Monster 1200 comes in two versions, a standard bike with 135bhp and a more powerful and higher specification S model with 145bhp and different suspension, wheels and brakes. Ducati boss Claudio Domenicali was on hand to start ...
Richard Newland,
12 November 2012 17:04
An ugly Ducati is a rare old beast these days but the new Diavel Strada could be the first since the original Multistrada 1000 turned stomachs in 2003, or the easily forgotten Indiana of 1982 slipped into the shadows. The Strada is billed as a touring-inspired version of the power cruiser Diavel and comes factory fitted with touring options including ...
Guy Procter,
07 November 2011 16:11
Ducati's incredible new 1199 Panigale has just been unveiled, and MCN is the only publication in the world to be able to tell the full and exclusive inside story of the world's most extreme v-twin. Our 24-page special Panigale supplement – produced in great secrecy in the past few weeks based on factory visits, access to exclusive material and interviews ...
19 August 2011 12:02
This is the first picture of Ducati's eagerly-awaited new junior super naked - the 848 Streetfighter. Due to be publicly unveiled at the world-leading Milan Show in November, the new bike - spied here exiting the Bologna firm's factory gates last week - is clearly in production-ready trim and borrows heavily from the bigger 1098 Streefighter with styling cues taken ...
Guy Procter,
04 May 2011 09:31
It's November 2011. MotoGP's just finished with [insert Stoner/Lorenzo/Pedrosa/Spies here] and Rossi, um, fifth. Press releases are hurriedly despatched – 'It was his shoulder!'; 'It was mainly his shoulder but also the engine still needed a tweak!'; 'You should see our 1000!'. But the whole world knows 'the truth'. It's The Chassis. The frameless/stressed airbox/monocoque/call-it-what-you-will chassis, which comprises a stiff ...
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31 March 2011 11:09
Ducati has officially dismissed the prospect of Ducati building a scooter or a retro scrambler bike in an exclusive interview with Motor Cycle News.The outright, complete and official denial follows weeks of speculation, rumour and internet-based gossip that stemmed from an interview Ducati General Manager Claudio Domenicali gave to an Italian magazine. In that interview Domenicali merely refused to dismiss ...
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31 March 2011 09:32
Ducati has officially confirmed to MCN there will be no Multistrada 1200 S Corse despite the name being registered with the California Air Resources Board. Various websites have been running stories about the new model which has been registered with the body that homologates all vehicles for sale in the state of California which has some of the strictest emissions ...
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03 March 2011 13:52
Ducati has launched the first of what surely must be lots of Valentino Rossi branded bikes; starting the process with a pair of MotoGP-inspired Monsters. Ducati has said from the moment it signed Rossi to race the Desmosedici in MotoGP that it would be desiging Rossi-themed motorcycles. The Monster is the first. The paintschemes are part of the Monster Art ...
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Ducati has officially confirmed the price of the range-topping 2011 Monster 1100Evo will be £8995. The Monster 1100Evo is the latest addition to the Monster range and replaces the old 1100 bike, adds ABS and traction control, loses weight, gains power and a new twin-side mounted exhaust system. The two-valve air-cooled motor now produces 100bhp with 76lb ft of torque. ...
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Miu Miu's toe ring flats
These shoes probably aren't ones I'd buy myself, but I do think it's nice to see something a little different in the world of toe-post sandals! The square green toe strap is certainly more interesting than most thong styles, and the soft leather complements it nicely. I think I'd prefer these if the back was open rather than closed, but they'd make great casual shoes for the hotter weather I hope is coming in a few months time! They're £445 from Saks.
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Feb 26, 2010 8:33 PM by Alan Cutler
Call it a game of Liar's Poker.
Call it anything you want, but Cal isn't the first to say that NBA scouts and executives lie when talking about college talent. They often say bad things about a player, because they really want them.
Since most True Blue fans expect both John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins to leave after this season for the big bucks of the NBA, and Cal talks to NBA executives all the time, where do the top two freshman stand?
So, LEX18 Sports asked Cal if he expected DeMarcus Cousins to be drafted high.
"I think he's going to come back," says Cal. "He wants to come back."
Do you think John will be drafted high?
"I think he could be. He tells me he wants to come back. I don't know. We'll have to talk when this is over. These guys, I don't know if I want to coach them another year."
Tough sacrifice?
"Alright, let me go to practice."
That made the media laugh as Cal walked away.
So, it's a wait and see game with the top two freshman Cats.
We'll have a live fan chat beginning at noon Saturday at http://www.lex18.com/pages/true-blue-live-streaming-and-chat
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FRI | ICELANTIC'S WINTER ON THE ROCKS at RED ROCKS | 1/31/14 More than misogyny or materialism, intelligence and verbal skill are championed by Jurassic 5; the vocabulary is impressive and the verbal acrobatics the guys perform are outstanding. J5 carries the energy and excitement of a newer era gro ... More >>
AMERICANARAMA @ FIDDLER'S GREEN | WEDS, 7/31/13 Sometimes when genre-specific festivals are put together, the bill gets padded with -- to put it charitably -- lesser-known artists. Fortunately, that's not the case with Americanarama, which features Bob Dylan, Wilco, My Morning Jacket and Ryan Bingha ... More >>
MAC MILLER @ OGDEN THEATRE | SAT, 6/22/13 Following in the footsteps of fellow Pittsburgh native and Taylor Allderdice graduate Wiz Khalifa, Mac Miller is well known for making feel-good music. His breakout mixtape K.I.D.S. (Kickin' Incredibly Dope Shit), an homage to the notably dark Larry Clark fi ... More >>
West Coast rap is sometimes disparaged by hip-hop purists for it's perceived lack of lyricism and substance, but what it lacks in lyrical acrobatics and "message," it more than makes up for in personality. Whether the aesthetic is raw and violent or chill and relaxed, the sentiment comes through equ ... More >>
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Are you now using your PC less? According to a recent report from the NPD Group research firm, us computer owners are now spending more and more time using our mobile phones and tablets for tasks that could have otherwise been done on a computer.
37 percent of respondents to the survey said that they are transitioning multiple different tasks to their tablets and smartphones, with Internet browsing and time spent on Facebook leading the way.
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An interview with key executives of Duke-American Transmission Co.: Phillip Grigsby, president, and Randy Satterfield, executive vice president. Both also sit on DATC's Board of Managers.
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CHANTILLY, Va. - From cold metal cages to warm homes, more than two dozen puppies have been rescued and placed in foster homes in our area.
This weekend, Kim Showalter's townhouse in Chantilly, Va., has become a foster home for one of 24 Yorkshire Terrier puppies and one Chihauhua mixed-breed recovered from a Tuscumbia, Ala., puppy mill, where conditions were so bad, some newborn puppies were found dead in their cages.
"No one likes to see anything in pain and suffering and anything we can do to stop that is what we can do, especially this time of year," says Showalter, who has volunteered her home for the animal rescue group A Forever Home Rescue Foundation.
In bone-chilling weather, an Alabama breeder kept 122 of the puppies in outdoor cages, until authorities moved in Wednesday and confiscated them.
That's when A Forever Home swung into action. Patti Stinson helped coordinate the long-distance rescue.
"Puppies were being born and they were freezing to the bottom of the metal cages, and I think in all my years this is absolutely the worst thing that I have ever heard of," Stinson says.
Stinson has more than 20 years experience in animal rescue and her forearms bear tattoos of her career, including paw prints, the words "rescue angel" and a love message to Fatboy, her sheep dog that died in August.
Stinson dispatched 34-year-old Chris Evans of Arlington and 25-year-old Allison Lennox of Shirlington to mount the 27-hour round-trip to Alabama to rescue 25 of the puppies.
"A lot of them were cold, it was pretty chilly down there some of them were shaking it was a good mixture of scared, wet and cold pups," Evans says.
The puppies had been removed from the puppy mill and transported to the Colbert County Animal Shelter where Evans and Lennox encountered a somewhat hostile crowd of locals who did not want the animals taken from Alabama.
"There wasn't a riot or anything like that but people were kind of bombarding the shelter trying to get in and trying to get us out of there," Lennox says.
Sheriff's deputies were summoned to help control the crowd.
Evans and Lennox loaded the 25 pups aboard their van and made the drive back to Northern Virginia, which Evans describes as uneventful.
So far this weekend, the pups have received medical care. All will be neutered or spayed before being put up for adoption.
It was a costly rescue, Stinson says. The costs of medical care for the rescued puppies could reach $10,000.
But the good news is puppies that lived their whole lives in cold metal outdoor cages are sleeping in warm dog beds now and some may be feeling human contact for the first time in their young lives.
"I don't think a lot of them have been held before, it might be the first time," says Evans.
As the rescue team delivered them to their foster care givers, the puppies seemed uncertain of their future.
"They were shaking and you tried to hand them off and they gripped your shirt," Lennox says.
But their future is bright. Following medical care, they will be put up for adoption, within about three weeks.
But the rescue job apparently is not over.
Authorities in Colbert County, Ala., may have discovered a second secret site run by the busted dog breeder -- another 90 puppies. And that's not all.
"We were just notified of another southern puppy mill ... there's a possibility we will be working on yet another case," Stinson says.
The group would welcome any financial support for the costly rescues. Donations can be given through the group's website.
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Intel shows off 48 cores
Intel demoed its experimental 48 core chip at Cebit this morning as it (almost) nailed down the dates for its latest real world server chips. The vendor has been touting the 48 core part around as part of its vision of massively parallel systems. It describes it as a single chip cloud. An Intel researcher said the part used a …
How many pins do you need to get reasonable memory bandwidth off this beast, or are most of the cores waiting for memory most of the time? What size heatsink does it need, or is it water cooled? And other little real-world trivia.
You can already get 48 cores in a Proliant of the right flavour, but there aren't that many people interested, because there aren't that many applications that suit the massive-SMP model.
The idea that this is "a cloud on a chip" is laughable - with all those resources in one chip (and presumably one single OS image?) where's the scalability and diversity and resilience which a properly-implemented disaster-tolerant multi-site cluster (that's what they used to be called but most MBAs and Microsoft-certified folk can't string that many words together so "cloud" came in) can provide?
Beer. Liquid cooling. It's the way of the future.
To answer the question of water-cooled or no, as well as the size of the heatsink, the author did mention that "We'd have shown you a picture of the part, but really, all you'd have seen was a lot of fan"
The keyword is "fan" in case you didn't see.
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"The vendor also showcased its latest real world server platform, the 8 core, 16 thread Nehalem EX, with a system supporting a 32GB slice and dice scan through a human corpse."
Don't tell me that Chipzilla's built the first Terminator! Eek!
I do hope so.
I quite fancy a future in which disposing of a Terminator is merely a matter of stuffing some handy object into its cooling fan and waiting for the inevitable meltdown.
Like a One Man Band, only worse!
"Single Chip Cloud" isn't that like a "one man band?" Plays lots of instruments, none of them for very long, none of them particularly well, and people rarely go for second hearing.
Sort of pointless really.
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Intel has been showing off it's 48 core designs since Sun had released 32 threaded and 64 threaded chips.
How about something real?
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Gardner Wheat Tour visits Kit Carson, Lincoln counties
U.S. Congressman Cory Gardner joined Colorado Association of Wheat Growers and Colorado Wheat Administrative Committee officers and staff to tour wheat farms in Kit Carson and Lincoln counties in eastern Colorado on May 29.
Gardner, whose 4th Congressional District accounted for 87 percent of Colorado's total wheat production in 2011, valued at $473.4 million, visited the Randy Wilks farm near Burlington, Dorman Brothers in Burlington, and Homestead Farms at Genoa. About 60 area wheat producers joined the Congressman for lunch at Dorman Brothers and 50 attended the dinner at Homestead Farms, hosted by the Beedy family. Gordon Insurance of Limon co-sponsored the meals.
During the farm visits, the program included brief remarks from CAWG President Randy Traxler, CWAC Vice President Sara Olsen, and hosts Randy Wilks and Steve Beedy, followed by Gardner speaking to the crowd and taking questions.
Gardner spoke about the challenges ahead for Congress before the end of the year. Gardner said it is important for Congress to move on estate tax as well as the farm bill this year.
"I don't think that extending the farm bill is good enough," Gardner said.
"The 2012 farm bill needs to do three things," Gardner said. "It should maintain a safety net for agriculture, it should let you do what you do best--manage your farm or ranch and keep the government out of your way, and it should provide rural development, new opportunities for agriculture to grow rural and small town economies."
CAWG officers presented their concerns to the Congressman, including the 2012 farm bill, crop insurance, burdensome EPA regulations, and transportation. CWAC officers also discussed trade issues and the need for congressional funding of wheat research at Colorado State University and the Central Great Plains Research Station with Gardner.
CAWG President Randy Traxler said Colorado is lucky to have a Congressman who is as knowledgeable about agriculture as Gardner.
"His knowledge of agriculture makes him unique. He has a strong understanding of what Colorado needs in the 2012 farm bill," Traxler said.
CAWG and CWAC are two distinctly separate organizations with different but complementary purposes. CAWG is a voluntary membership association that lobbies on behalf of wheat growers at the state and national levels of government and provides special programs and benefits to dues paying members. CWAC is the producer-elected Board of Control for the Colorado Wheat Marketing Order whose purpose is to invest producer assessment funds to work in strategic areas of research, promotion and education activities.
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Denon AVR-1312 Review
With so many different electronic products out there and everyone claiming theirs is the best, how do you know which are quality products? One such race is for stereo receivers. The difference of a couple hundred dollars can be the difference of crystal clear sound or muddy sound. The Denon AVR-1312 5.1 Channel A/V Home Theater is one such receiver that is at the top of the quality race. In this article I will discuss reasons you should be comfortable buying this product. The pros and cons will be revealed as well as product features and description.
Denon AVR-1312: Product Features
- 5.1 Channel Audio and Video Receiver- It has a 5.1 channel surround sound output with selectable virtual surround.
- 110 Watts per Channel- It packs a whopping 110 watts per channel, though you'll probably never need that much.
- Four HDMI Inputs-It offers four HDMI inputs for less clutter, and only one has to go to your TV.
- Graphical User Interface- The user interface has been designed very simple for the first time user to understand.
- Two Digital Audio Inputs: Two digital audio inputs with one coaxial and one optical.
- 250 dollar list price- This unit has an MSRP of 250 dollars; quite unbelievable considering the quality that comes with this receiver.
Denon AVR-1312: Description
This high quality audio video receiver measures 17.1 inches x 15 inches x 6.4 inches. It weighs 19.6 pounds. It is a 5.1 channel system with 110 watts per channel. The output features surround sound with selectable virtual surround sound. It includes a myriad of built in decoders including: Dolby Pro Logic IIx ,DTS-HD decoder ,Dolby Digital Plus ,Dolby Digital ,Dolby Pro Logic II ,DTS decoder ,DTS ES Matrix 6.1 ,DTS Neo:6 ,DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 ,Dolby Digital EX ,Dolby True HD ,DTS 96/24. It is equipped with DSP and has an input sensitivity of 200 mV. Its response bandwidth is an impressive 10-100000 Hz. It features a compressed music enhancer and is IPod ready.
This Denon AVR-1312 has a huge selection of inputs and outputs: 4 HDMI inputs, front headphones, front audio line in, composite front AV input, rear HDMI input, rear HDMI output, rear audio line in, rear SPDIF input, rear composite video input, rear monitor output, rear S-video input, rear audio line out, rear subwoofer output, and rear speaker output. The traditional radio tuner is included along with a display dimmer. It also features HDMI switching, an HDMI repeater and HDMI pass through. The HDMI pass through has 3D pass through, standby pass through and an audio return channel. An infrared remote control is included with the receiver.
To be operational, the unit requires 330 amps. One really cool video feature that it has is LipSync. This allows the audio signal to be manually delayed in order to match up to the video signal. The user interface is also displayed on the screen so that any person who does not know much about electronics can easily navigate the system.
Denon AVR 1312: Pros
- Crystal Clear Sound!
- Multitude of Decoders
- Tons of Inputs and Outputs
- Built in Crossover
- 3D Pass Through on Standby
- 5.1 Channel High Power System
Denon AVR 1312: Cons
- No Video Pass Through on Standby
- No Audacy Auto-setup
- Remote Breaks Easily
Denon AVR 1312: Consumer Opinion
Denon has been in the electronic industry almost as long as electronics have been available so it's no wonder that they come out with quality products that are recognized as such by the public. Consumers who bought the Denon AVR-1312 say that it is not beatable for the price. It offers the quality sound that is expected from Denon at an extremely affordable price. One thing that is mentioned in some reviews is that there are some features that are given up at this price but it is worth the money because of the Denon quality.
Denon AVR 1312: Consumer Information
Denon matches their quality claims with an impressive set of warranties; especially for a receiver that is supposed to be their low line. The Denon AVR 1312 boasts a 2 year parts warranty, and a 2 year labor warranty. Most retail websites that I looked at offered it for the same price of $249. There are a few websites that carried refurbished units for slightly less.
Denon AVR 1312: Closing Remarks
For this price, go and get a Denon AVR 1312 right now! For years Denon has produced top of the line products and now they finally have one for the budget shopper. With all the decoders, a 5.1 channel with high power, HDMI inputs, and this thing is a steal. Look no further, you've found the receiver that belongs in your home.