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CPS funds were spent on bug sweeps, booze: report
By Chris Fusco And Rosalind Rossi Staff Reporters January 4, 2011 12:22AM
Updated: September 24, 2012 6:25AM
The Chicago Public Schools' inspector general is questioning more than $800,000 in spending under two former school board presidents — from $3,000 to check the board's offices for "eavesdropping devices" to $12,624 for holiday parties at a president's home.
The expenses, Inspector General James M. Sullivan wrote in a report released Monday, undercut the board's message that the cash-strapped school system needs to be responsible with taxpayers' money.
"The board allows for double reimbursements, the purchase of alcohol with public funds, catered lunches, publicly funded holiday parties and other gratuitous expenditures," Sullivan wrote. "The message that budget cuts need to be made rings hollow when the board itself uses CPS funds irresponsibly."
Sullivan's report questions why the board used its budget to pay a surveillance company $3,000 to have certain school administrative offices "swept for electronic eavesdropping devices."
"You have to spend public money for a public purpose," Sullivan told the Chicago Sun-Times. "It would be hard to explain the public purpose for that."
The sweep, according to a source familiar with the report, happened in July 2009 and included the offices of late School Board President Michael Scott and former schools' CEO Ron Huberman. That's the same month that Scott, who committed suicide in November 2009, and the board were subpoenaed as part of a federal investigation into whether clout had influenced admissions at elite Chicago public schools.
Huberman declined comment. No one has been charged with any criminal wrongdoing regarding school admissions.
In all, Sullivan's report highlights $822,000 in questionable expenses under both Scott and his predecessor, Rufus Williams.
Williams, who also couldn't be reached for comment, hosted board holiday parties at his home in 2006, 2007 and 2008, according to the report and a source with knowledge of it. A total of $10,639 for those events was charged on CPS credit cards, while CPS funds covered another $1,985 in party-related expenses.
Among other board expenses:
†$92,900 worth of donations to not-for-profits on which Scott or a family member of Scott's at some point "served as a member of the board of directors."
†$979 for a one-night stay by Williams in a New York City hotel when he visited the Harlem Children's Zone, and a $1,734 limousine tab during a Washington trip.
† $1,978 on alcoholic beverages.


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Another LEED Home Nears Completion
Green Bank financing helped get it done
Located in Crown Ranch near Magnolia, this home exemplifies its LEED certification in many ways.
- The home is situated to allow for the least amount of direct sunlight, while bringing in plenty of natural light through its many windows,
- The solar panels line the garage's roof to harness energy,
- There is a water cistern underneath the driveway that holds collected rainwater, which will be used to water the yard and plants.
In every detail of the house, there is a well-planned and perfectly executed decision to make the house as "green" as possible. The homeowners worked with an architect, builder and landscaper that specialize in custom designs and make environmental concerns a priority.
Richard Rector is a private banker with Green Bank. The homeowners found that financing a green home is difficult in a stick-built home world. Although experts say buyers appreciate the healthier homes and lower utility bills, many financers have difficulty making the numbers work. Happily, the homeowners were introduced to Green Bank by their architect, LaVerne Williams (mentioned below), where they connected with Rich. He worked diligently with the bank's appraisal team to ensure that the appraiser assigned to the job was up to the task of appraising a home that is quite different from what is typically seen in the market. With this and the help of several of his fellow Green Bank associates, Rich got it done. email@example.com
LaVerne Williams, founder and CEO of Environment Associates, is the architect behind the skillfully designed plans. Environment Associates has been pioneering the sustainability movement since the 1970s. As a regional authority on environmentally responsive architecture, LaVerne has a proven passion for cultivating and advancing responsible living through high-performance green homes that strive for sustainability. LaVerne designed the first green building project in Texas that really caught the public's attention, launching the green building movement in Texas. Environment Associates projects have won the most prestigious green building awards nationally and locally several times over. www.environmentassoc.com
Gene Guthrie, owner of Golden G Building, made Environment Associate's plans come to life. Golden G Building, Inc. provides homeowners with much more than just a well-constructed home--a new quality investment, a newly cultivated lifestyle and a new friend. For more than 30 years, Golden G Building has built strong homes as well as strong relationships. Gene ensures clients are well-informed and routinely updated throughout the entire building process. During the construction phase, Gene has almost daily contact with the homeowner as well as progressive stage meetings, allowing the homeowner a hands-on perspective. During the follow-up process, Gene returns to the home after move-in to take care of anything that needs attention. www.goldengbuilding.com
Kat DeCoronado, owner of KLM Landscape Design, is thrilled to add the finishing touches to this green home. KLM Landscaping has designed a custom landscape plan and will install the native landscaping this spring. Serving the greater Houston area for more than 25 years, KLM Landscape Design specializes in commercial and residential site plan designs, landscape construction and installation, water conservation plans, herb gardens, organic gardening, ornamental sculptures, commissioned outdoor art and more. Kat has won various awards for her stunning work. www.klmlandscape.com
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Sep 3rd 2009 By Tom Radler
So You Wanna Be Gangster? Well, Here Are the Rules
Normally we're bored to tears by memoirs -- there's too much crap about crummy childhoods, broken hearts, and tiresome smack addictions. Thankfully, Kenny Gallo's "Breakshot" is a bit different. This self-proclaimed "Japanese-American playboy" started slinging cocaine in his mid-teens -- that's him above with a few Uzis and Paulina Porizkova in his childhood bedroom. Gallo then went on to open a nightclub, produce porn films and rub shoulders with real life goodfellas.
He later followed the third act of "Goodfellas" to a tee by becoming an FBI informant and, unlike most, he doesn't apologize for being a rat. His believe-it-or-not autobiographical account is chock full of car bombings, crooked cops and quasi-brain-dead wiseguys.
We got Gallo to give us a personalized guide on how to live the life of a modern-day gangster -- all the way from adolescent thug to Mafia turncoat and escapee of "the most exclusive men's club in the world." (Disclaimer: Asylum takes no responsibility if you get whacked while pursuing The Life.)
Married to the Mob
Looking to get tapped by the mob? Let them come to you. "Be a tough guy, not a brute, like a legbreaker -- there's too many of those guys around," Gallo advises. "You just gotta be smart and show people you can make money. They'll find you. If you're in the quasi-legal world, they'll find you. If you're a gambler, a poker player, a bookie -- if you make your living at the race tracks. You can't go out and search for them. They'll take you for a mark, they'll rip you off, abuse you, or they'll think you're a cop."
A Made Man's Fashion Sense
Kenny Gallo is half-Japanese, without any Italian background -- not exactly the type of person the Feds are profiling. It helps not to look the part of a stereotypical mafioso. "No flash -- all that stuff's for TV. If you wanna look like a thug, then you're not a thug. We're not wearing pinkie rings, all that flashy jewelry." Gallo's descriptions of actual wiseguys in "Breakshot" make them sound like mild-mannered suburban dads, the sort of dudes who appreciate a comfortable polo shirt and a nice backyard barbecue. It might not be as dramatic, but it'll keep you away from 25-to-life.
Mob Money Ain't Easy Money
Lest you think gangsters do nothing but swim in champagne and snort cocaine off the backsides of A-list call girls: "It's a job. It's a 24-hour-a-day thing. You never get vacation time, you never get to call in sick. You have to hustle for money, you have to show up. You can't lie around getting drunk and doing nothing. There [are] guys who do that, and then they have nothing." Kenny, Kenny ... you're crushing our dreams here.
Pride Before the Fall
Wannabe criminals tend to make a few common mistakes after early success. "They get too greedy. Me, I always spread the money around. Those people are going to bring you other deals. You're not going to get rich off one deal, you're going to get rich off a quantity of deals, a whole inch of different things." Overinflated egos are also to be avoided -- they're bad for business. "You get too big for your own britches. You get such a big head, you think you're all that. There's always someone tougher, there's always someone smarter and bigger."
You Talkin' to Me?
"Breakshot" is full of stories of retribution, some of which involve high-speed motorcycles and assault weapons. But these days Kenny Gallo seems to realize that shedding blood isn't always the best way to make your point. "The most effective way is to do it nonviolently. Let them imagine what can happen. Once you do something violent you've passed that line, there's nothing else you can do. It's better that you let it unfold, let them ask around about you and see what kind of person you are. You never make a phone call. You go there, show up, smile, just be there, be menacing."
I Got 99 Problems But ...
Women and organized crime don't mix. "They come and go," Gallo says. "A woman gets mad at you, they'll do something crazy -- like call the cops." A budding gangster needs to keep his love life separate from his living, or just swear off chicks altogether. "I never brought a woman into my life, ever," Gallo asserts.
It's not unheard of for women to act as criminal informants as well -- the bedroom is a pretty easy place to pry secrets from a loose-lipped lover. "I was always suspect of anyone who wanted to be friends with me," says Gallo, somewhat depressingly. "If they weren't a felon, if they didn't have a record and I didn't know them, I didn't want to associate with them." (That's not to say that Gallo was a celibate monk; "Breakshot" does detail his demented marriage to porn queen, Tabitha Stevens.)
Porn Again
After dabbling in some completely illegal undertakings, Gallo began cutting his teeth in the porn industry, including directorial turns behind the camera. He doesn't advise junior gangsters to make the same mistake: "It's not glamorous, and it's a dead end. It'll lead nowhere. It's not worth it. It has nothing to do with real movie-making." But what about the 'new wave' of adult actresses, headstrong stars like Sasha Grey? "They're lying to themselves. Let's talk to her four years from now. I was in the business for almost 20 years. There is no happy ending."
Year of the Rat
Kenny Gallo's real claim to infamy is acting as an informant against members of the Colombo family, a Brooklyn-based wiseguy organization. He claims there's no ignominy in being a snitch, though some might disagree with him. "Yeah, I did it," he says. "I'm smart. The smart guy takes the deal. What's the purpose of you going down for everyone else? Only a dummy's gonna go to prison for 20 years. Oh, I'm a standup guy; I'm a tough guy. So what? Your kids grow up, your wife gets divorced from you, they have no food when you're locked up. It's the dumb move. Most of the big guys play both sides of the fence. Lucky Luciano is a prime example -- dude was an informant, let's be honest."
Let's Make a Deal
"I'm using them, they're using me," Gallo explains, describing the relationship between informant and FBI. "You've got to protect your own interests. Get it in writing. Get that cooperating agreement. You wanna get with the U.S. attorney. Make sure you get immunity."
Life After Snitching
Most people might assume that anyone who rats on the mob and writes a book about it is harboring a secret death wish. Gallo claims that he feels no fear of retribution, which either means he's fooling himself, or has the hugest pair of brass balls in North America. "I'm on Facebook, that's how much I'm afraid," he brags. "Let's go back a little bit in history -- tell me all the informants who've been killed. None." Kenny, we're crossing our fingers for you.
The Post-Mafia Wiseguy
OK, so you've had it all: the sin, the sex, the life of violent and debauched crime. You've flipped and played ball with the feds and now you're safely hidden away somewhere in the Midwest under an assumed name, enjoying all that anonymity. What's a reformed mobster to do with his time? "Criminals do really well in sales," Gallo advises. "If you can hustle up bookmaking, hustle up drugs, you can hustle up selling cars." And hell, you'll already know the answer to that age-old question: How many bodies can you fit in the back of a 2008 Cabriolet?
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"I believe in free people and free markets," Rick Santorum told a spirited and well-informed town hall audience last night in Brentwood, a few miles down the road from our hometown, Exeter, New Hampshire. We caught the event in C-SPAN reruns this morning and were struck once again at the disconnect between old-media caricatures of "Soaring Santorum" and the man himself we're coming to know and admire through a full panoply of media, old and new. More on that below. Program Note: We're heading up to Manchester Saturday for "an evening of ruminating, riffing & debate watching" with National Review's Jonah Goldberg and company.
By Sissy Willis of sisu
"The interest was palpable in Santorum's first New Hampshire event since the caucuses," reports the Boston Globe as the former Pennsylvania senator steps up to the "very short but open window" of opportunity [Dana Perino's words on Fox this morning] to grab the nation's attention in this frenetically condensed primary season …
"It's all about media and momentum," says Fox political analyst Larry Sabato, seemingly troubled that "the process is being rushed. One reason why no big themes are being developed is because there isn't time" …
But there IS time, Dr. Sabato, and there ARE big themes if you know where to look, that "panoply of media, old and new" where fans of the Shining City can disintermediate the lamestream media narrative at will: C-SPAN, blogs, facebook, twitter, not to mention the town halls themselves, under the radar till Tuesday's "unexpected" Iowa caucus results.
Now a larger audience is getting a taste of this authentic, thoughtful, knowledgeable, deliberative, experienced, articulate, principled, humorous and good-hearted man, very much a formidable opponent in any debate with the current Leader of the Free World …
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Well at least Meghan McCain does not like him. I would be worried more for us if she did. http://evilbloggerlady.blogspot.com/2012/01/megyn-mccain-um-like-if-santorum-wins.html My advice to Rick Santorum still holds: http://evilbloggerlady.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-humble-advice-to-rick-santorum.html
And while I am sure Sullivan will start vilifying Santorum, Sullivan actually had a post today that was entitled: "Iran: "The Sarah Palin of Nations" You really cannot make this stuff up.
Sadly, Santorum's record belies his words.
Talk is cheap.
Santorum has a record showing he does NOT support market economics. He also seems quite comfortable with Federal compulsion in social matters.
Those are essential "sorter" issues for me.
Regarding Santorum:
Santorum favors gun control
Santorum stated that he believed mutually consenting adults do not have a constitutional right to privacy with respect to sexual acts.
Santorum On Privacy
excerpt: "Santorum has frequently stated that he does not believe a "right to privacy" exists under the Constitution, even within marriage; he has been especially critical of the Supreme Court decision in Griswold v. Connecticut (1965), which held that the Constitution guaranteed the aforementioned right, and on that basis, overturned a law prohibiting the sale and use of contraceptives.[80] He has described contraception as "a license to do things in a sexual realm that is counter to how things are supposed to be."[81]
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Santorum favors gun control: http://www.huntingtonnews.net/18212
Santorum stated that he believed mutually consenting adults do not have a constitutional right to privacy with respect to sexual acts: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santorum_controversy_regarding_homosexuality
Santorum on Privacy: "Santorum has frequently stated that he does not believe a "right to privacy" exists under the Constitution, even within marriage; he has been especially critical of the Supreme Court decision in Griswold v. Connecticut (1965), which held that the Constitution guaranteed the aforementioned right, and on that basis, overturned a law prohibiting the sale and use of contraceptives.[80] He has described contraception as "a license to do things in a sexual realm that is counter to how things are supposed to be."[81]
Congratulations to Santorum. He worked hard for a long time in Iowa with scarce resources.
I was very impressed when a few weeks ago on the radio he admitted that he had an event where only 1 person showed up! Such honesty. The other candidates would never have mentioned something like that about themselves!
I am looking forward to learn more about him and hope he will withstand the scrutiny. All the best to him.
Actually he did not admit it, he mentioned it out of his own free will,(I think there is a difference). Now that is integrity.
If RS takes the nomination, I will have to agree with my wife – that the religious right IS controlling the Republican Party, and that the Tea Party is just a cover for said RR.
If the TP activists allow the social conservatives to select the nominee, instead of insisting that fiscal sanity be the litmus test, the RP is dead, and the USA is in serious danger, because Obama WILL be re-elected.
Santorum will not get my vote. I have found some interest stuff about him on the Rush Limbaugh website that we don't know anything about Santorum. He is weird. I don't like the way he act on the debate because he whiny too much. The reason he lost the US Senate seat 10 years ago because he has supported spending more government money. He look like another liberal Democrat. I don't see how he can do the job at the White House because he lost the US Senate 10 years ago. Hope the FOX News Network will not hire him anymore.
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Enough with the bull crap…. even if Rick borrows many of Sarah's phrases and ideas, puts on a dress and gets extensions in his hair, lays on the lipstick and wears glasses, he would never get close to being Sarah Palin. Give me a break. Not half the legitimate Conservative powerhouse that Sarah Palin is.
Rick Santorum will not be the Republican nominee… he would not be able to beat Obama… pure and simple… he has too many vulnerabilities to be able to pull that off. He may be the next substitute for a Conservative…. but come on, he is not going to be President. Ain't going to happen.
Obama said, "You inspire me."
And you know how the members of that crowd in the most Democratic district of Ohio responded to that campaigning Democratic president's professed sincerity this time?
They laughed at him.
"Okay," Obama insisted, "you do."
And the president, like a pro pol, continued with his speech, as if nothing had happened.
–Andrew Malcolm
Empty suits are funny…
So are little narcissistic tin-pot dictator wannabes.
Is Rick the new Sarah?
"If the TP activists allow the social conservatives to select the nominee"
Holy crap, what world do you live on, Conspiracy World? The Tea Party controls the Republicans, they are "just a cover"? Weird!
Unfortunately, we don't have that long to find out.
Rick has some integrity problems. And he's no Sarah.


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- Studio: Sony Pictures Classics
- Release Date: Dec 8, 2000
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 424 Ratings
User score distribution:
Positive: 328 out of 424
Mixed: 28 out of 424
Negative: 68 out of 424
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Nov 12, 2014To this day I still do not understand what anyone got from this movie. I waited and waited for a good scene, any good scene to arrive, then the movie abruptly ended. Worst movie I can remember seeing. "Action" movie? There is NEVER any decent action and the story is rubbish.
Sep 16, 2014I must have seen a different movie. Many of my friends praise this as the ultimate (and poetic) martial arts movie. For me the movie was just above average. The story is nothing special for me. I will even say it was boring some times. The pictures are fantastic and the soundtrack is good. The martial art scenes are good too and Chow Yun Fat is always a bonus point. The actors are good, a solid performance from everyone. Overall I find the movie is a bit overrated but by all standards no failure. I would give 6,5 /10 so that means rounded up 7/10.… Expand
Apr 30, 2014Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is Lee's masterpiece, and possibly his most creative film. He honors the traditional style of Chinese filmmaking with respect and careful attention to detail. It's beautiful and stunning, with memorable and expertly choreographed fighting scenes, and top-notch cinematography. Even thought the movie was translated into English for me, I still found its (translated) dialogue very well-written and well-said. Not to mention, the acting and story are pretty good as well, but not up to the level of the beauty and art side of the film.… Expand
Apr 2, 2014The special effects killed it for me. It was painfully obvious they were using wires to jump around and it's like they didn't even bother to try to cover it up. Very disappointing and as another review said, I'd recommend House of Flying Daggers a heck of a lot more than this.
Sep 2, 2013This is martial arts at its finest, a film where everybody is fighting for something, there is always a sense when watching a classic martial arts film that when these fight scenes happen, the artists involved appreciate and respect the skill of their enemy or counterpart, and director Ang Lee has respected this essence in this epic tale.
Not only does he create some spectacular scenes of awe and beauty, but he also has a compelling and fluid story that equally matches the action, a feat that may seem impossible, given the ambitious, heroic and gravity-defying segments that are played out as a well choreographed drama that surprises throughout, it's a riveting fantasy but also keeps a very grounded element and human touch to drive the film forward.
The story surrounds a very ancient and sought-after sword, owned by veteran warrior Li Mu Bai (Chow Yun-Fat) who is now passing it along as a gift, something that surprises many, including his fellow warrior and longtime love interest Yu Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh). But the such a sought after sword is not safe anywhere and a cunning but unknown thief steals the sword, setting various pieces of the puzzle into place, we are also introduced to Jen Yu (Zhang Ziyi), who has a deep interest in the work of the warriors, but leads a very routine life and is soon to be married. She is the dark horse of the film, where it becomes clear that all is not as it seems with this mysterious girl.
This ties in well with the spectacular scenes of action involving roof chases, wall climbing and some very impressive sequences that were all done without computer generated actions, these actors and actresses did most of their own work, and it is the seamless motion of these moments, paired with an intriguing and in depth story that make this one of the best martial arts films ever made, it has moments of grandeur but also never let's go of its humility, which combines love, loss, anger and respect,all while also showing some groundbreaking fight sequences that will truly be viewed as unmatched.
Great performances, excellent direction and expert cinematography which creates a mesmerising film of epic proportions, it has a simple premise but is delivered on a much broader and intertwining story arc that keeps on giving right to the credits.… Expand
May 10, 2013This is not your typical American "Chinese" film about fighting, gangs and all that stereotypical crap. Humanism permeates this film as much as in other film by Lee Ang. All violence is token and is subjugated to a purpose. Comparing this film to Jackie Chan flicks is not unlike comparing fine cuisine in China to the supposed "Chinese food" in the US.
May 9, 2013I honestly headed into this film thinking that I would not like it because of the subtitles, but it was very good. Not the best movie ever, obviously, but it was very entertaining, especially once I came to understand what the characters were representing. Ang Lee did a fantastic job directing the film and all of the actors were marvelous as well.
Apr 14, 2013I found it a little overrated. It wasn't as astonishing as I had expected. A little better than a so-so one for me. That's it. Some predictable stuff and not so amazing story to me.
Dec 4, 2012Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is arguably one of the finest movies ever made and it is truly a masterpiece in every aspect of film-making such as characterization, action sequences, screenplay, direction, cinematography, acting, the stoyline and the main theme of the movie. I don't remember how many times I have watched this movie and it always feels so great, gives me much satisfaction.
Nov 17, 2012Brings an elegance to the martial arts movie that is of utmost significance. It is not the perfect film that the critics make it out to be, but I'm glad this film was made. It teaches us that a genre which seems flat and one-sided can be transcended and made important.
Nov 4, 2012The go-to wuxia film. Lyrical and elegant, at a certain point it becomes more than just an action film with beautifully choreographed action sequences.
Aug 4, 2012Please no, make it stop. When the most over-rated director of all time is let loose with such a poor script and weak concept, no wonder the result is a muddled and contrived nonsense. Absolute drivel from start to finish, genuinely I can't find anything positive to say about this awful waste of time. I gave this 1 out of 10, and that point is only earned for it being the only film I ever walked out on at the cinema. I gave it a second chance on DVD, but to no avail. This motion picture is a modern day version of the emperors new clothes! People will tell you its good and give you that knowing look, as though there's some deep, wonderful secret to be found here. There isn't. The only secret is that its simply a woefully poor film. Avoid at all costs.… Expand
Dec 30, 2011It goes from boring in the beginning all the way to the perfect martial arts/action movie. I found most of the martial arts scenes to be surprisingly ambitious.
Oct 16, 2011I was in the belief that this movie would turn out amongst the critics as a pile of worthless, tedious crap. I found myself choking on the fact that this actually did well at the box office, and even critics raved about. I've seen a lot better films in my lifetime, and yet this tops off as best compared with films I've seen which ACTUALLY HAVE A PLOT. Darn it, I hoped something interesting would happen when I was watching this, but I couldn't, because I didn't know what the hell was going on. I couldn't exactly make out much apart from some sword, dancing through trees and some random love story, which in itself made no sense. And the ending? The worst ending in the history of the earth, a complete flop - fortunately, at least the other parts of the film were bad so it wasn't let down by the ending, although I wouldn't have minded in myself - it was so boring anyway, I didn't see why we should have turned it off while me and my family we watching before it finished. At least I got to see what sort of MASSIVE FAIL the ending was, to top it all off.… Expand
Nov 25, 2010One of the best movies ive seen ever, so beautiful the music is poetic and beautiful, the fight scenes beautifully choreographed, such a lovely movie, cant belive the idiot on here who rate it lowly.
Oct 4, 2010This film really surprised me. It's very well made and stunning to watch. The scenery is spectacular, the film alone could be used as an advertisement for Tourism in China. The action sequences are unbelievable and the three main stars are very well cast. This is a visual feast.
Sep 21, 2010I had no idea what to expect my first time watching this film and it had everything to make it a masterpiece and is also the film that cause an interest in foreign films for good reasons. As far as story go, Ang Lee dose a great job capturing the feel in every scene in both the action sequence and dramatic scenes that its beautiful to watch. It`s a story that blends action, romance, betrayal, and vengeance with flawless execution which makes for an experience unlike Hollywood will ever make. The special effects in this film makes it more unbelievable how incredible this film is. The only complaints is not a big deal unless you hate reading subtitles for an entire movie. I recommend anybody who wants a different experience than what their usually use to.… Expand
Brilliance of the action and effects are supplemented by a consistently superior and resourceful score by Tan Dun.


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Piero's Pizzavino
- Address:
73722 El Paseo Drive, #1
Palm Desert, CA 92260Neighborhood:
Palm Desert
- Cuisine:
ItalianPrice: $30 and under
Piero's Pizzavino
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.ppizzavino.com/
- Phone: (760) 568-2525
- Hours of Operation:
7 days a week 11:30am-11:00pm
HAPPY DAY (HOUR) ALL DAY LONG (Bar Only) from 11:30am-11:00pm
Lunch Daily 11:30am-3:00pm
Early Bird Daily 2:30pm-5:30pm
Dinner Daily 3:00pm-11:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Vegetarian / Vegan, Italian, Pizzeria
- Executive Chef: Erick Rivera
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Catering: Call the Restaurant at 1(760) 568-2525
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Four Key Ingredients for PizzaVino's true authentic Neapolitan Pizza--it's all about balance. The Oven, San Marzano tomatoes, Fior di Latte Mozzarella & Doppio Zero Flour. We are more than just pizza at Our Comfortable Home away from Home Restaurant. We offer Fresh Locally Grown, Organic Fruits & Vegetables, Fresh Seafood, Quality Cuts of Meat, Salads with our homemade dressings, as well as Desserts like Your Mom use to or still does make! We are OPEN LATER than Most!Continued
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91 reviews since July 31, 2014
- Food4.3Service4.2
- Ambiance4Noise LevelEnergetic
neighborhood gem (50)fit for foodies (44)great for lunch (33)good for groups (32)great for outdoor dining (26)kid-friendly (18)hot spot (17)notable wine list (16)special occasion (10)vibrant bar scene (8)late-night find (8)romantic (4)great for brunch (3)scenic view (2)Show More
- We love this place for excellent family meals.KBBahamaVIPDined on 11/24/2014Our favorite Pizza is the Bubba Bubba but like them all. Other Favorite is the Lasagne and their meatballs.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Service outstandingOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 11/24/2014The service was outstanding and genuine. The meatball sandwich not so great, I could hardly find a meatball it was all vegetables. Friend had chicken salad she enjoyed. I will go back to try something else as the servers were the best. It is a nice place on the lovely El Paseo to have a glass of wine and enjoy.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Consistently great!MasonDined on 11/21/2014We come to Pizzavino often and the food and service is consistently good. We recently came on a Friday evening and the restaurant was packed. Service was not quite up to par in the beginning, but they recovered by the end of our meal. The food is always excellent - great salads, great pizza, great pastas and great entrees! And don't miss the Nutella Ravioli for dessert!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Disappointing.mariposaDined on 11/15/2014Loud. Poor service. Food was undercooked and awkward. Great location and potential, but misses the mark on all other points.Special Features:
- bbdineoutbbdineoutDined on 11/8/2014good food, varied menu and servers veery attentive, will go againSpecial Features:
- Great El Paseo eateryjbradbVIPDined on 11/7/2014Check this out if you're in Palm Desert on El Paseo. Very good Italian.Special Features:
- Pizza and SaladsLagunaDaveDined on 11/7/2014Pizzas and salads are outstanding! Service was a bit off from normal. Still a great place to eat.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Need to work on serviceHungryDined on 11/7/2014Food is great but service needs work. Our party of five was squished on a table for four. We all ordered salad and only two salads arrived along with the pizzas. There was no room on the table for the pizzas but the runner left them anyway. The other salads arrived and we had to try to juggle everything. Timing of the food was not good. We will go back again in spite of this blunder, the food is really good.Special Features:
- Rez seatingRoyreviewDined on 11/6/2014Be sure to specify which area you wish to eat in. We arrived and because tables had not turned in main areas ,we were seated in the Wine Room...back of the restaurant, no ambience and hot (they had not had time to get AC running). Pizza was good.
- Decent pizzaLovegoodfoodVIPDined on 11/3/2014Red speck pizza could use a little more sauce. White sauce pizza w pine nuts was lacking flavor and has too much white sauce on it.
- Great place!Indianwellsdiner333Dined on 11/1/2014Piero's is a great place to dine it can be both casual and elegant in their dining room. They have the best minestrone soup and their indivually wrapped bread with their own garlic olive oils is a favorite.Special Features:
- sooo not Napoletano!JudyDined on 10/17/2014The owner might be Napoletano, but he was no where in sight, and he sure was NOT cooking! I lived in Napoli for many years and was really hoping for a genuine taste - or two - of that beloved city's cuisine. We had a pizza capriciosa, carciofi romano, fiore di zucchini and a bottle of chianti classico. All classic Italian fare, but totally american-style execution. Pizza had too much gooey cheese, dry-ish tomato sauce, no splash of EVO, OK crust albeit it too crisp for my taste - I like it a bit soggy inthe middle, and NO mozzerella di buffala anywhere. Too bad - so sad! I had such high hopes from all the hoola presented about authentic ingredients, etc. Maybe bring in some Pizzaoli di Napoli to show 'em how it's done?!Special Features:
- ElizaVIPDined on 10/15/2014Absolutely fabulous as always. Some great new additions to the menu. One of our "go to" places. Love it!Special Features:
- Disappointing Night on El Paseo24dinnerVIPDined on 10/13/2014The street name implies quality, top of the line , best you can find . Not this night at Pierro's. Highly recommend arugula salad with mango,strawberries and the best citrus vinaigrette dressing you will find anywhere. Special of the night was 1/3 Egg Plant Parmigiano. Three slices of egg plant ,with only one slice having melted cheese on top. My BW had a veggie pizza with special red sauce prepared for her because of a food allergy. Tough time locating the red sauce . Pizza just so-so. I guess it was just a so-so night at Pierro's.Special Features:
- Never failsthewilsonmanDined on 10/11/2014Great food, great value, great service.what is not to love? These guys have got the formula. More power to them!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Margherita pizza is a hitConvenientAndGoodVIPDined on 9/30/2014The ceasar salad is not too shabby either... with anchovies. Only thing better would be white achovies! Oh and the room at the back for group dinner or party.Special Features:
- Pizza Vinolilo42VIPDined on 9/23/2014Amazing Food! Very friendly greeters who remember you, if a regular customer! Superior waiter people & bussers! ingratiating owners who always take the time out to say hello! Not to mention they lend themselves to worthwhile fund raising events! One of our very favorite restaurants.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Highly recommend!AZbrewcrewDined on 9/19/2014Great meal from grilled artichoke appetizer to the dense chocolate cake for dessert. Excellent wine menu & friendly staff, would definitely return!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- An off night!1BuonGustoBobVIPDined on 9/13/2014We go to Piero's Pizzavino often and it is always a great experience. This is the first time the food was just not up to usual. Everyone has a bad day and for all the good times we have had, one night will not stop us from returning. One of the 4 of us loved his meal, the other three were just really average, which is not the norm at this restaurant. The service and ambiance were excellent as usual. We will try again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Terrific food and value...Janice949VIPDined on 9/2/2014...in a casual neighborhood gem! We arrived for a 5:30 early dinner, and were handed the Early Bird (which ends at 5:30) menu along with the regular menu - which had 3 of the 4 entrees on it that we were going to order anyway. Two of us had beautiful entrees, the shrimp scampi style main and the short ribs main, both delicious. One had the white pizza - and they all came with a salad or appetizer for roughly the same price as the entree item on the menu. Plus wine by the bottle was 50%, a huge bargain. Even at regular prices, this restaurant delivers in food quality and service...and for an early bird dinner, it's downright a steal. Highly recommended either way!Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 9/1/2014Great Food! I woud reccommend the grilled artichokes and vegetarian pizza!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/29/2014Fantastic pizza - very creative choices of toppings.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A great idea with so-so resultsStatsTeacherVIPDined on 8/16/2014We started with baby artichokes (canned) with goat cheese (fried chunks). We expected fresh chokes and some integration with the cheese, so this was disappointing. Followed with two pizzas. We had high hopes, given the high heat wood fire and 00 flour. The crust flavor was good, but the crusts were too thick (not crispy) and the toppings were way too heavy for the pizza (at least twice as much sauce as there should have been). We were seated on the porch, where they were running the AC (totally inadequate, sit inside); the space was so loud we couldn't hear each other. The highlight was dessert - good cannoli and creme brûlée. Overall, the food is just okay, though it's some of the better stuff we had in the area. Not a town for foodies
- Another great mealbeatriceDined on 8/1/2014Always delicious food and such a expansive and varied menu with friendly and fun waiters. Attentive service as seems to always be the case and really a consistently good experience. Took out of town guests for this visit and all were over the top impressed so may have to talk the owner into opening an Indianapolis location! Yum!Special Features:
- Fun finding new neighborhood spotsherylenVIPDined on 8/1/2014have seen this place many times as I drive down El Paseo but never tried it. After reading reviews, we tried it and it was delicious. They have fantastic wood-fired pizza plus we saw lots of other scrumptious looking dishes going to other tables...we will be going back. its very casual so quite a few kids...not for a romantic evening out but very good food.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 248 reviews are from the Piero's Pizzavino reviews archive.
- Great first visit!UniqueFoodFanVIPDined on 7/27/2014It was mid afternoon Sunday, and I missed lunch. I checked Open Table, and found Piero's!! The menu sounded yummy, so I headed over. Got a window table in the bar and was greeted warmly by the hostess. I ordered a cherry-orange martini and pizza w arugula n prosciutto. Light and amazing! I also ordered the fried baby artichokes n goat cheese. There were four perfect little pieces and two nice slices of warm goat cheese, with a lovely little sauce to dip them in. It was a perfect size for one. I also had a great sized salad w romaine, bread chunks, and teardrop tomatoes. Overall, I loved everything I ordered and will be a regular there everytime I am anywhere near Palm Desert!! They made me feel very welcome too, even though I was alone.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- We will be backyogivevaDined on 7/26/2014Our first visit, we will come back. The Tuscan salad was very fresh and tasty. Just like in Italy you won't find two pizza made the same, the pizza dough here is good, has a nutty taste. Thin crust is not too thin, not too thick...just right.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Awesome PizzaWannabefoodieDined on 7/18/2014The best pizza I have ever eaten!!! I wish Piero's would open up another location in San Diego!!Special Features:
- Pizza Eventlilo42VIPDined on 7/17/2014Amazing food! Our favorites Pizza, & Chicken with bell peppers, delicious. The entire staff is friendly, courteous & gets the orders right every time. Piero's Puzza Vino is our go to restaurant.Special Features:
- Wonderful place to have ItalianOpenTable Diner Since 2002VIPDined on 7/5/2014Great Happy Hour!!!! Great pizza, salads, service was superb!!!!!Special Features:
- Fair to MidlinAlvinFDined on 7/5/2014When I try a new Italian restaurant I base my comments on the sauce by ordering either lasagna or spaghetti and meatballs. In this case I order the spags which in this case was gluten free penne. The penne was made well and the meatballs were surprisingly good. The sauce, however, was not acceptable to me and for that reason I will not return to this restaurant. My wife ordered the marinara pizza on gluten fee crust. This turned out to be a bad choice. The crust was not so bad but the sauce made this dish no good. To be fair, the service and ambiance were very good.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 6/29/2014Very good food and large menu. However VERY noisy - so much so that we could not hold a conversationSpecial Features:
- Delicious!momof4Dined on 6/23/2014Usually this place is packed, fortunately for us we were celebrating a midweek birthday! Service, food and comfort were excellent!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- not your average pizzariaConvenientAndGoodVIPDined on 6/19/2014a little more sophisticated menu for a pizzaria; gives wolfgang puck's a run for its money.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 6/16/2014We have been to Piero's Pizza Vino many times for lunch - always a great experience - great and friendly staff, great service and really great food!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ServiceDesertdiner14Dined on 6/15/2014Service at pizza vino has never been great. We love their food that's the reason we come back. The server on the patio the other night was not friendly at all!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Loved the foodexnyfoodieDined on 6/15/2014As close to NY style Italian food as we have found so far in the desert. Service was excellent.Special Features:
- ExcellantLynneDined on 6/12/2014Excellant as always; fresh and delicious. Service. ambiance and prices are reasonable. Selection quite varied.Special Features:
- dinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/9/2014dinner was good and service was good too. It was my wife's birthday and they remembered!!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best pizza in the coachella valleyHoosierincaliVIPDined on 6/6/2014The pizza here is divine, the service is wonderful, and the people watching on el paseo never disappoints.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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This was Abby's dinner.Boo had already had hers on a separate plate.
So she just got more.
That was nice of you to share Abby. Now Ping. Where was your dinner?
*sneaking in for a nom*
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!! Hard to resist stinky goodness ;)
Purrs Tillie and Georgia,
Tiger,Treasure and JJ
Abby, don't you get to eat in peace?
Abby, don't you get to eat in peace?
things taste so much nicer when they are someone elses :)xx
Abby wouldn't say Boo to a goose lol :))
Awww sweet Abby and Boo!! That looked like yummy noms!!! Yay for sharing!
Mr Jinx!! You did very well to do as told! LOL! Take care
Sharing is nice!!
The Florida Furkids
That was nice seeing kitties sharing! We all need to get our separate little plates here!
Wonderful pictures!!! I'm glad they shared a little at the end :-)
Awww you two are so cute and nice too - nothing like sharing a meal with your sibling..
LOVE that exchange between them! Oh how right that was. xoxoxoxo
Hannah is the dustbin here - Mum says if she sees food she must eat it!!
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
ps Hannah says food shouldn't be wasted so she's doing us a favour by cleaning the plates!!
You're really clever sharing:-)
Hugs from Pernille
MOL that was fun. Nothing like a good baff after a tasty meal...it makes us smell so good.
Hugs Madi
Sukki does that to us too=always wants to clean OUR plates!!...Very sweet to share with your sister, Abby!...Happy weekend, sweet, precious friends...xoxo...Calle, Halle, Sukki
The table for two looks darn yummy!
Abby, it's a good thing you shared. We could see Boo wasting away as she watched you :D We love your and Boo's dainty white paws!
Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, Hollie
That looked very yummy. Abby, you were good to let Boo have some of your dinner.
Boo is like Ernie...he's always looking for another meal.
Boo has obviously learned that persistence pays.
Wow, you guys eat nicely! When WE smell a can opened, we sit on the floor an wrassle. We have no idea WHY, it just seems right. THEN we go eat from our own bowls... ~ Ayla an Iza
Oh how sweet that you share!


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Mmm. Good, good. It's about time we got rid of the Health enchant for chests and got stamina instead.
and a lesser version
Notice they can be applied to shoulders...
Most Interesting.
Mmm. Good, good. It's about time we got rid of the Health enchant for chests and got stamina instead.
ಠ ,ಠ
Dovie'andi se tovya sagain - it's time to roll the dice
whoops didn't notice the chests also, good catch norrath!
Those have been there in their BC equivalents. Heavy knothide armor kits IIRC. 10 stam to every slot.
They still are pretty purposeless though. In WotLK there is a 200 health enchant, 200 health > 15 stamina. That is given current stam to health calculations though.
And 15 def/10 dodge on shoulders is superior to 15 stam also.
Yep Heavy Knothide Armor Kit - Item - World of Warcraft
I don't see why you would use the 10 stam patch over the shoulder enchants or the 150 hp to chest.
Yeah it's pretty weak, and still not the best, the (old, old world) Naxx enchant from Sapphiron was 16 stamina and 100 armor, which is what I used on all my tanking shoulders in TBC, except for my extra avoidance shoulders which were aldor'd + def/dodge.
We haven't seen the new rep "enchants" to replace Aldor, Scryer, all the helm enchants, and such yet out of WoTLK - at least that I know of. Very interested in what they'll be, though.
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While any new "aldor/scryer" equivalent are likely to be better at 80, its quite cool thats there might be a cheap (depending on if that leather is the bog-standard level 70+ stuff or not) "enchant" to throw on some gear slots while leveling.
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HEIGHT 6'2" WEIGHT 235 lbs.
- 2010 Olympic Winter Games - Gold medalist in four-man (Holcomb, Tomasevicz, Olsen, Mesler)
Justin Olsen began the sport of bobsled in 2007, making the World Cup team in his first season. For the 2008-2009 season, Olsen joined Steve Holcomb's team, winning two silver and two bronze medals in the first half of the World Cup tour. Olsen also helped push Holcomb to a first place finish at the 2009 National Championships for 4-man and a silver medal at the inaugural World Cup in Whistler, Canada. At the 2009 and 2012 World Championships, Olsen teamed with Holcomb again to win gold in the four-man.
Olsen attended the United States Air Force Academy for one year before trying out for the bobsled team, and is now a SGT in the New York National Guard as a member of the Army's World Class Athlete Program. He has three siblings: Brittany, 23; John, 12; James, 10. Olsen played football in high school and college, and his favorite team is the Green Bay Packers. He is studying accounting at DeVry University.
- 2013-2014 World Cup as push athlete for Nick Cunningham in two-man - 12th in Winterberg (1/3)
- 2013-2014 World Cup as push athlete for Nick Cunningham in four-man - 15th in Park City (12/8), 17th in Lake Placid (12/15), 12th in Winterberg #1 (1/4), 4th in Igls (1/19), 10th in Koenigssee (1/26)
- 2012-2013 World Cup as push athlete for Steven Holcomb and Nick Cunningham in four-man
-SILVER in Lake Placid (11/12), SILVER in Park City (11/12), 4th in Whistler (11/12), 6th in Winterberg (12/12) 7th in La Plagne (12/12), 21st in Koenigssee (1/13), 20th in Igls (1/13), BRONZE at World Championships in St. Moritz (2/13), 10th in Sochi (2/13)
- 2012-2013 World Cup as brakeman for Cory Butner and Nick Cunningham in two-man
-12th in La Plagne (12/12), 5th Team Event in Winterberg (12/12), 15th in Koenigssee (1/13)
- GOLD in four-man bobsled World Championships with Steven Holcomb in Lake Placid, N.Y. (2/12)
- 2011-2012 World Cup as push athlete for Steven Holcomb in four-man
-SILVER in Igls (12/11), 6th in La Plagne (12/11), 4th in Winterberg (12/11), 9th in Altenberg (1/12), 6th in Koenigssee (1/12), 4th in St. Moritz (1/12)
- 2011-2012 World Cup as brakeman for Steven Holcomb in two-man
-BRONZE in Igls (12/11), 14th in Winterberg (12/11), 10th in Koenigssee (1/12)
- 2011-2012 Europa Cup as push athlete for Steven Holcomb in four-man
- SILVER in Igls #1 (11/11), GOLD in Igls #2 (11/11), 4th in Koenigssee (11/11)
- 2011-2012 Europa Cup as brakeman for Steven Holcomb in two-man
-SILVER in Igls #2 (11/11)
- 2010-2011 World Cup as brakeman for Steven Holcomb in four-man
- GOLD in Whistler (11/10), 5th in Calgary (12/10), 6th in Park City (12/10), GOLD in Lake Placid (12/10), BRONZE in Igls (1/11), 6th in Winterberg (1/11), 8th in St. Moritz (1/11), 6th in Cesana (2/11)
- 2010-2011 America's Cup as a driver
-10th in Park City #1 (11/10), 10th in Park City #2 (11/10), 7th in Calgary (11/10)
- 2009-2010 World Cup as push athlete for Steven Holcomb in the four-man
-7th in Park City (11/09), GOLD in Lake Placid (11/09), GOLD in Cesana (12/09), GOLD in Winterberg (12/09), SILVER in Altenberg (12/09), SILVER in Konigssee (1/10), 4th in St. Moritz (1/10), 8th in Igls (1/10), BRONZE at World Championships in Koenigssee (2/11)
- 2009-2010 World Cup as push athlete for Steven Holcomb & John Napier in the two-man
-SILVER in Lake Placid (11/09), 5th in Cesana (12/09), 19th in Altenberg (12/09), 14th in St. Moritz (1/10)
- 2009 U.S. National Bobsled Push Champion
- 2009 U.S. National Champion as a push athlete for Steve Holcomb in the four-man
- 2008-2009 World Cup as a push athlete for Steve Holcomb in the four-man
-BRONZE in Winterberg (11/08), 7th in Altenberg (12/08). SILVER in Igls (12/08)
-GOLD at 2009 World Championships in Lake Placid (2/09)
- 2008-2009 World Cup as a brakeman for Steve Holcomb in the two-man
-SILVER in Altenberg (12/08), BRONZE in Igls (12/08)
- 2007-2008 World Cup as push athlete for John Napier
-15th in St. Mortiz (1/08), 18th in Konigssee (2/08)
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The Shop watch radio link system being used by shops and businesses in Newtown has already recorded twelve arrests in its first ten weeks.
So far the scheme has helped arrest eight shoplifters, three people wanted on a no bail warrant and one person for a section 5 public order offence.
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"This radio link has helped the Steal and Be Banned (SABB) scheme a great amount as all members are constantly keeping track on the location of banned persons," said PCSO Hannah Edwards who helped establish the scheme. "This has helped to report SABB breaches and possibly prevented thefts.
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Reading Phillies beat writer Mike Drago has published his annual end-of-season list polling industry experts and minor league scribes. Right-hander Trevor May, 21, takes over the top spot, but Beerleaguer has a different choice. [Full list]
Beerleaguer: Last year's first-rounder Jesse Biddle has the makings of an elite pitching prospect in the mold of Cole Hamels and would earn my vote as the top prospect in the chain. In 11 starts since the break, he's held Sally League hitters to a .202 average, posting a 1.75 ERA while striking out 63 in 61 2-3 innings, showing tremendous strides for a 19-year-old kid. Biddle, who was held to five innings his last start, is unlikely to appear again this season as the Phils try to limit his pitches. Meanwhile, Trevor May, who was named the best in the Drago poll, has been a Florida State League beast, running away with the league lead in strikeouts (197 in 143 1-3 innings) while going 10-7 with a 3.45 ERA. Stablemate Julio Rodriguez, who should crack most postseason Top 10 lists, is 16-7 with a 2.84 ERA and 150 strikeouts. The right-hander rates eighth in the Drago poll, which is dominated by young starters and high-minor relievers, like Phillippe Aumont, Justin DeFratus, Michael Schwimer and even Joe Savery, who has had one of the craziest minor league seasons in Phillies history, beginning as the hottest hitter on the planet in Class-A Clearwater and ending with a 1.86 ERA and 21/5 K/BB ratio in 19 1-3 appearances out of the IronPigs' bullpen.
Positionally, Sabastian Valle, Freddy Galvis and Jiwan James earned Top 10 nods. Overall, however, only Biddle and May smack of being elite, high-ceiling talents, but then again, nobody expected Vance Worley or Antonio Bastardo to do the kinds of things they've done this season.
Schedule FUBAR: Oddly enough, conditions might actually be playable if the Phillies' doubleheader with Florida had been scheduled to start Sunday afternoon. Of course, they couldn't have known and not that it matters anyway; the Phillies flew to Cincinnati Saturday to get ahead of Irene for their series beginning Monday. Both games of the washed out twin bill will be played as part of a day-night doubleheader Thursday, Sept. 15. The first game will begin at 2:35 p.m. and the second at 7:35 p.m.
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Thoughts on Cookbook Writing via eatyourbooks.com and Jane Kelly
As I come to the finish line of this next cookbook project on classic French sauces, it's nice to take the time to reflect on the process. Thank you so much To Jane Kelly at www.eatyourbooks.com for giving me the … Continue reading
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Florence County Library Celebrity Poster
How sweet that the fabulous Florence Country Library makes a poster of all their visiting authors for their annual Book 'n Boil Event. Here is yours truly with a Charleston sunset and water-side backdrop. I had such a wonderful time … Continue reading
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Let the Tart Tours Begin!
As I'm about to embark on my fifth cookbook writing experience, I find myself reflecting on my past book babies and the journeys each one afforded. Especially now, as I've reached the promotion/tour/signing phase of just released Tart Love – … Continue reading
Charleston Currents Dishes on Tart Love
The early reviews of Tart Love are so sweet. This link will bring you to reporter Ann Thrash's charming article in yesterday's Charleston Currents. Thank you, Ann and Charleston Currents! http://www.charlestoncurrents.com/index.htm Share/Bookmark
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The Local Palate "Heart(s)" Tart Love
Good press from a new local publication's blog about Tart Love. The Local Palate's first edition hits the streets October 1st. http://hollyherrick.com/2011/09/the-local-pala…arts-tart-love/ Share/Bookmark
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Center for Women Book Signing
This should be a good one. Come on out! I'll be signing Tart Love and Charleston Chefs Table along with many local authors joining in a great cause. http://hollyherrick.com/2011/09/center-for-women-book-signings Share/Bookmark
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Book 'n Boil "Tart Love" Signing and Chef's Judging Competition
If you're going to be in or near Florence, SC on October, 27 come on by for this great fund-raiser. I'll be signing Tart Love – Sassy, Savory and Sweet (Gibbs Smith, October 1, 2011) and judging a chef's competition. … Continue reading
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Nice words about Tart Love…Thank you!
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