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127 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC | Directions 2820235.228817 -80.842987
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$2 off all Craft Beer and $2 Asian Tacos All Day!
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GREAT BAR – Pat and the guys do it up! Great food drink prices..highly recommend this place to anyone in uptown charlotte!!
Some of the best Asian Food I've had in a long time! – I've had a lot of different types of Asian food and I got to say, WOK bar is one of the best. Started off with the won ton soup which is phenomenal and moved on to the Crab Rangoons and I have to say do not leave without trying them...WOW. For dinner I had the Spicy Chicken sub on a French Baguette Roll and man I tell you I didn't realize how good an Asian sub could be. Accompanied with one of their excellent draft beers, I was thoroughly impressed. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for great food at a reasonable price.
Great Food/Great Prices – As usually happens every day at about 12:30 pm, my stomach starts to rumble as I know it's about time for lunch. I decided to finally try WOK Bar, a lunch spot which has been across from the building where I work for a while now but which has recently undergone a namechange.
So, I walk across Tryon and up the stairs of their street-level entrance (they are actually on the second floor of the Ivey's Bldg) and it's lucky I don't get winded too easily!! But, once I made it, it was well worth it!!
I consider myself a sort of expert at lo-mein so I ordered my all-time favorite dish to see if they could do it well: Shrimp Lo-Mein. Thankfully, it was great! Not only was the portion just the right size (not too big but big enough to provide a filling meal without making me sleepy afterwards) but the shrimp were big and plentiful as well as having a wok-fried taste which was very appealing. Now, I should have known it would taste like that due to their name, but hey, you never know. Glad it did though.
My appetizer of crab rangoon was also very good and I was informed by my server Sarah that the Rangoons are made on the premises, not frozen and brought in like most Asian restaurants.
All in all, the meal was very good, the price was very affordable considering the meal and appetizer and drink, and the decor and service were fantastic. The restaurant has a great view of Tryon if you're into people-watching and for once I didn't pick up the newspaper I usually bring on my lunches and instead enjoyed the great view. I will be back!
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LILBURN - A Lilburn police officer was injured when a hit-and-run driver struck him on the side of a road early Friday morning, but he is expected to make a full recovery.Meanwhile, the unknown driver is still at large. Officer Matthew Lake was struck about 12:30 a.m. on Arcado Road near Bowers Pointe Drive, which is in Lilburn, said Darren Moloney, spokesman for the Gwinnett County Police Department. Gwinnett police's Accident Investigation Unit was called in to investigate the hit-and-run. "The officer was tossed into the air and landed onto the rear of his own patrol car, crashing through the rear window and landing inside the rear seat," Moloney said. Lake suffered severe bruising and minor scrapes but did not break any bones, Moloney said. He was transported to Gwinnett Medical Center where he was treated and released. As for the incident, Moloney said Lake stopped his vehicle on the side of the road after noticing debris on the roadway. Despite the fact that Lake's emergency blue lights were flashing, the unknown driver failed to yield while driving east on Arcado and struck the 26-year-old policeman while he was in the roadway, Moloney said. Lake is on paid leave due to the injury, said Lilburn police spokesman Sgt. Tyler Thomas, who urges drivers to obey Georgia's Move Over Law. "(The law) requires drivers to move over a lane to distance themselves from an emergency vehicle with its lights illuminated," Thomas said. "If a lane change isn't safe or possible, the law requires that drivers slow to a reasonable speed which is less than the posted speed limit and be fully prepared to stop. Violators are subject to a $500 fine." Moloney said the unknown driver was in a small, dark passenger car. The vehicle has damage to the right front bumper area and possible damage to the right front quarter panel. If arrested, the driver is facing multiple criminal charges, Moloney said. Anyone with information leading to the arrest of the unknown driver is asked to call the police.
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Hi, I recently came back to D2 from D1 for a while, and was playing LOD.. it just didnt work for me due to the reasons you all know.
I'll be playing US west, unsure what the difference between ladder and nonladder is in classic.. .. probably just the player pool so I will play nonladder. Going to build an Orber, hope to see you guys around. super noob to classic havent played in years.
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joining classic
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Thanks, that would be very nice .
as of earlier today I talked to some of my RL friends that I thought were ready to go but they seem to need a month, so I guess I will try around new years. . If someone else needs it more than me by then thats cool.
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Since 'Ladder' is now the default setting for any new character created, I suspect there may be more active players on Ladder compared to nonLadder. So you may want to consider hopping onto the Ladder after comparing the number of games up yourself (by creating a Ladder char and counting the number of games vs the number of games you see up with your nonLadder char).Classic, where a runeword is a weapon missing the s in the middle.
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Thanks guys, I started and am in nonladder. Decided to make a barb WW. adding pts to mace as I assume finding a bonesnap wont take too long?
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Also playing some classic (offline) since my internet is borked. Forgot how mana intensive everything is :P Playing a bowazon going for multishot, but having to settle for Magic Arrow for most of the time.
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Does anyone want a boneflesh cause i have an extra one. Also, a 250% ED bonesnap i can give for free because i got too many of them.
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as of now I think my martel with leech is helping more than a bonesnap would, thx for offer
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Hey ravenlore, cool to see you on D2C from D1. I wish more people played Classic in EU.
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Thanks.. having a fun time in classic. I wish we could realm roam like in D1. Barb is 77 Sorc is mid 50s and pally is in his 20s.No jaw dropping finds yet.
I probably will play very little D2C in the next 10 days as Tristr.am came back + has a new leaderboard system (monthly) that I will be trying to get #1 on.


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Impressive, very impressive. Off to find some cups to entertain my 4 yr old as we also have a ridiculous amount of snow here!
- February 8, 2010 at 10:14 AM
- Ashley said...
She did real well building it that high without it knocking down. I have been saving yogurt containers because I knew we would need them for something. Thanks for the idea!
- February 8, 2010 at 10:27 AM
- Gina @ MoneywiseMoms said...
Too funny! The kids helped me clean out the pantry yesterday and I found a ridiculous amount of party cups that I must have gotten free at some point, but we haven't had that many parties. I didn't know what to do with them till now. Thanks--this will help us get through another snow day!
- February 8, 2010 at 11:34 AM
- Multi-tasking Mommy said...
What a really fun idea!
We do this with toilet paper sometimes. I used to buy huge bulk packages of individually wrapped rolls (I know, terrible for the environment). I've gone away from that, but those pre-wrapped ones were great for building! Now, we'll have to use some cups. Luckily I have party cups in the basement.
Thanks for the great idea. I think I'll put this together for our Welcome Olympics playdate on Friday!
- February 8, 2010 at 1:07 PM
- Melissa: Mother to 3 Little Sprouts said...
My son would love that! I have an award for you!
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Just looked at this post with my 3 boys - they are very impressed!!!
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That is SO cool! My little one would never let it get that high before knocking it over, though! ;)
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North Mason's Burggraaf is growing into an ace
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North Mason's star pitcher has college coaches stopping in Belfair.
Spotlights: Bremerton's Willeford; NM's Sandell
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Bremerton's Mackenzie Willeford and North Mason's Sam Sandell step into the spotlight.
Wrestling: Grewell, Bulldogs expecting better days ahead
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North Mason wrestling coach Bill McCarty said in the preseason he thought eight of his kids had the potential to get to state.
Football: North Mason has chances vs. White River
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White River running back Keenan Fagan ran for 201 yards and three scores as the Hornets (8-2) defeated North Mason 24-14 in a Class 2A West Central District football playoff game Friday night.
North Mason claims playoff berth, eliminates Klahowya
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The Bulldogs beat Klahowya 28-17 on Friday in an Olympic League football game. North Mason (6-2, 4-2) clinched at least the fourth spot and can claim the third seed with a win at Sequim next week. Klahowya (4-4, 2-4), which ...
North Mason, Olympic close in on playoffs
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As the North Mason Bulldogs and Olympic Trojans faced off Friday night, both teams knew the playoffs were in their sights.
North Kitsap stays hot, pounds North Mason
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The North Kitsap Vikings are one of the hottest teams in the Olympic League.
North Mason's Justin Hill anchors the Bulldogs' lines
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Justin Hill, who plays center on offense and nose guard on defense, is leading the way for the running game for the Bulldogs (4-1), who have a massive game at home against North Kitsap on Friday night at Phil Pugh ...
Kingston beats North Mason in key Olympic League battle
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The Buccaneers put away the Bulldogs 31-13 in a bone-crushing battle between two Olympic League heavyweights.
Game of the Week: Unbeaten North Mason invades Kingston
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Kingston entered the season as the popular pick to win the Olympic League football title.
North Mason's line helps Marsh bully Bremerton
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Senior running back Tommy Marsh might receive a lot of high-fives when he returns to the halls of North Mason on Monday thanks to his four rushing touchdowns in a 44-7 win over Bremerton.
Spotlights: North Mason's Renne: SK's Strutz
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Game of the Week: North Mason invading Bremerton
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Over the next three weeks, North Mason gets a chance to prove it belongs among the Olympic League's elite teams.
North Mason continues hot start, improves to 3-0
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On the final play of the first half of their Olympic League opener against Port Angeles, North Mason's Tommy Marsh injured his left ankle and had to be carried off the field.
North Mason gets going in fourth, levels Sultan
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The Bulldogs, who went 5-5 during the 2012 season, defeated the Sultan Turks 21-9 in a non-conference game at Phil Pugh Stadium.
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By Olly Wehring | 8 March 2013
The most popular items among just-drinks' subscribers this week
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10. just the Facts – Carlsberg and Chongqing Brewery
Earlier today (4 March), Carlsberg announced its intention to up its stake and take control of Chongqing Brewery in China. Here's a closer look at Carlsberg's presence in China, and Chongqing's position in the country's beer market.
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The head of Diageo's African operations has admitted that Nigeria's beer market is taking longer to recover than the company anticipated.
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All relationships have their ups and downs. And, when it comes to business relationships, you can expect more than your fair share of frosty moments. But, the news that Molson Coors is suing SABMiller's Canadian subsidiary, Miller Brewing Company (MBC), has raised eyebrows even among seasoned industry observers.
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Britvic is well positioned for a recovery in 2013, helped by its Fruit Shoot brand being back in full distribution and a new CEO, an analyst has said.
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3. Comment - Wine - The Perils of Scaling The Chinese Wall
The wine world is looking east for the next big market. China has caught everyone's eye, thanks to some mind-blowing numbers of late. But, scratch the surface and, Chris Losh warns, there are still many rivers to cross to get to the promised land.
2. Comment - Wehring's Way: SPI Group, CEDC, Russian Standard, Stock Spirits, Belvedere - Behold! MegaVod!
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A Naturopathic Physician is a doctor who blends modern scientific medical practice and knowledge with natural and traditional forms of medical treatment. The practice is sometimes referred to complementary medicine or naturopathy. It has a long history, beginning with some of the earliest doctors who used botanical medicine, herbs and natural treatments. In the late 19th century the tradition became more formalized with the opening of the American School of Naturopathy.
With increased globalization came greater awareness of alternative and Eastern-style medicine. The established medical community viewed many of these treatments with suspicion initially, and for a time naturopaths were seen as dangerous quacks. Laws were even passed preventing their practice in many places. As modern medicine and scientific knowledge increased, however, physicians began to realize the value and credibility of the naturopathic approach, and natural medicine has been incorporated into conventional medical practice. Over the past few decades naturopathy is again evolving into its own, distinct form of medical practice. Although acceptance is growing, resistance among some members of the traditional medical community still prevails. Evidence-based research is being conducted in an effort to validate herbal remedies and alternative medicine and enhance the credibility of naturopathic practices.
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The Naturopathic Physician is a primary health care provider of naturopathic medicine. He or she uses complementary and alternative therapies along with mainstream medical practice, with the goal of treating underlying causes of disease while stimulating the body's own healing abilities. Natural remedies are generally chosen in favor of pharmaceuticals, but a holistic approach is used and many physicians advocate conventional treatments alongside naturopathic ones.
Some of the key philosophies of naturopathy include:
the idea that patients should take individual responsibility for their own health
a holistic focus on how the structural and physiological, psychological, social, and spiritual, and environmental and lifestyle factors contribute to overall health
diagnosing from a naturalistic perspective, viewing disease as being caused by physiological imbalance, lifestyle deficiencies, stress, or environmental influences
treatment with a wide range of natural therapies
an emphasis on disease prevention and promotion of good heath
Some of the underlying causes of disease that are considered include exposure to chemicals or toxic substances; impurities of air, water or food; physical and psychological stress; poor nutrition; and lifestyle factors. The Naturopathic Physician designs an individualized treatment plan and prescribes natural treatments such as:
homeopathic or botanical medicine
acupuncture and other oriental remedies
lifestyle counseling
massage therapy, hydrotherapy, and other physical activities
nutrition and diet
A Naturopathic Physician will refer patients to other practitioners if treatment is outside the naturopathic scope of practice.
There are two main ways to become a Naturopathic Physician. First is by becoming a Medical Doctor and then taking up the naturopathy specialty. In Canada and the U.S. this begins with pre-med university studies, usually a four-year Bachelor degree. Next is a three- or four-year Medical Doctor degree, followed by post-graduate specialty training. Up to four years of hospital residency is also required. Getting accepted into most MD programs is a very competitive process, and students must meet certain criteria, including high grade averages.
The second way is to become an accredited Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, or ND. In many states in the U.S. and in most of Canada this is a specialized degree granted by an accredited medical school. Although there are some variances in admittance criteria, most programs require a bachelor degree with pre-med sciences, with competitive average marks in biochemistry, physiology, organic and general chemistry, biology, psychology, and the humanities. The ND programs are generally four years long, and many naturopathic doctors take additional post-graduate training in specific treatments, such as chelation therapy or acupuncture. In the U.K. a two-year post-graduate Naturopathic Diploma can be earned by a healthcare professional such as a medical doctor or nurse, and registration is required for accreditation. Many eastern countries, for example, India, also offer specific university training in naturopathic medicine.
However, in most jurisdictions, including much of the U.S., Australia, and in several Canadian provinces, the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine is not a protected term and can be used by almost anyone, regardless of educational level. Regulations regarding whether the term "doctor" can be used also vary.
In locations where the ND designation is regulated, Naturopathic Physicians must pass standardized licensing exams and register, and complete at least two years of clinical practice.
Among personal criteria and other skills that are required:
understanding of physical anatomy
ability to develop a healthy rapport with patients and earn their trust
good communication and listening skills
emotional stability and maturity
good observation skills
open mind and acceptance of alternative viewpoints and approaches
Many naturopathic physicians are self-employed in private practice and set their own schedules and hours. These often include evenings and weekends to accommodate patients. Others join private clinics with other health care practitioners, and spend much of the day examining and treating patients. Completing paperwork and patient documentation is also part of the work day. Some find employment in research and development, marketing, teaching and consulting.
A naturopathic practice takes time to build, and achieving success depends on many factors, including individual talent, experience and initiative.
Wages vary considerably in this field, depending on location of employment, number of patients, individual abilities, and whether the practitioner is also a medical doctor. In Canada and the U.S. physicians earn an average of $80 or $90 an hour or more, while those holding a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree generally average $40 an hour. In the U.S. the average salary is $80,000 a year, but can range up to $200,000 or more, depending on experience, specialization, and individual initiative.
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The popularity of satellite and Internet radio is starting to lead to larger royalty checks for musicians.
Digital Notes
Daily updates on the business of digital music.
SoundExchange, the organization that collects royalties from these services, said on Thursday that it paid $462 million to performers and record companies last year, up 58 percent from 2011. Not long ago, SoundExchange's payments were considered minimal by most musicians, but they have been growing quickly. In June, the organization announced that it had paid $1 billion in royalties since its founding in 2000.
These payments represent a royalty not otherwise available to most artists. By law, satellite and Internet radio services must pay the performers and copyright holders of a recording, in addition to songwriters and publishers; terrestrial broadcasters pay only the publishing side. (SoundExchange does not handle royalties for downloads, nor for the on-demand streams of companies like Spotify and Rhapsody.)
The growth of services like Pandora and Sirius XM Radio has been the driving force behind the increased royalties. Pandora now has 67 million listeners each month — a third more than it had a year ago — and Sirius XM now has nearly 24 million paying subscribers. But the rate these companies pay has been in dispute lately.
Pandora backed a bill in Congress last fall that could have lowered its rates; it was aggressively opposed by music industry groups, including SoundExchange, and the bill expired at the end of the year. In court hearings last year, Sirius pushed for lower rates; its rates were increased through 2017, but not as much as SoundExchange had wanted.
SoundExchange's royalties are growing, but they still represent a fraction of the revenue from recorded music, which, according to the Recording Industry Association of America, was just over $7 billion in 2011.
Tracking the Industry, in Part: Next Big Sound, a company that measures the social activity surrounding online music, this week offered another encouraging glimpse of the market. In its year-end report, it said it measured 93.8 billion streams of songs last year, up 45 percent from 2011. Combing through artist Facebook accounts, Twitter feeds and other sources, it found find 17.1 billion profile views and 5.7 billion "new fans" of music.
Most of the numbers in the report — YouTube and Vevo views, Wikipedia page views — point upward. Among the sites Next Big Sound tracks, the biggest gainer was SoundCloud, which lets musicians, labels and fans upload tracks that can be streamed or embedded on social sites like Tumblr. According to Next Big Sound, its fan activity tripled last year. (Last month, SoundCloud said it had 180 million users around the world.)
It also found that while independent acts tend to do very well on Facebook, Twitter and other sites (especially SoundCloud), that shrinks on Vevo and YouTube; Vevo is owned by Universal and Sony Music, and many independent labels do not have licensing deals with it.
But like the SoundExchange numbers, Next Big Sound's report covers only a certain chunk of the overall market. It excludes data from Pandora, Spotify, iTunes and other services whose listening data is not public, as well as visits to artists' own Web sites.