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Original Twinkies are coming back—but under new management—and with a vow to use nonunion workers.
Some five months after Hostess shut down over a standoff with its unions, the restructured company is expecting to put its snacks back on store shelves in the coming months.
The Hostess closing left more than 18,000 people out of work across the country—with the vast majority belonging to the Teamsters and the Bakery Union.
With Hostess back in business, labor analysts say the union movement may have taken a major hit just when it seemed to be gaining lost energy with recent walkouts or job actions.
(Read More: Twinkies [The Real Ones] Back on Shelves in July)
"The Hostess strike will be a lasting image and not for the good of unions," said Marc Bloch, a labor and employment lawyer at Walter & Haverfield.
"I think any management team will hold up a photo to its workers of Hostess strikers and say, 'What's a union going to do for you?''' Bloch said. "The case can be made that they did nothing."
The Teamsters said it had no comment, and calls to the Bakery Union were not returned.
For the union workers who were left without a job, the Hostess shutdown showed the weakness of unions, said Daniel Opler, a history professor at College of Mount Saint Vincent and a labor relations specialist.
"There's no question the bakers union that rejected a settlement made a tactical error here," he said.
"But Hostess kept asking for concessions in exchange to keep the plants open, and either workers gave away all their power to control wages or the plants closed," Opler said. "It was a no-win situation. I'm not sure this was a case of the union overplaying its hand or not having a hand to play."
For Christopher Rhomberg, a Fordham University sociology professor, the strike went beyond wages and benefits.
"The workers had good reason to doubt management's intentions and reorganization plan," Rhomberg said. "The company had gone through bankruptcy twice in the last eight years and a revolving door of management teams that increased the firm's debt but failed to reinvest in production or new products."
Only 14.3 million of all U.S. workers belong to unions, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics—just 11.3 percent of the total workforce. That's the lowest rate in 70 years. The peak for union workers was a 35 percent rate during the mid-1950s, after a surge in unionization during the Great Depression through post-World War II.
Most union workers are public sector employees, and only 7 percent are private sector workers—like those from Hostess—belonging to unions, according to the BLS.
The low membership reflect how irrelevant unions have become, said John Alan James, a business management consultant and staff member at Pace University.
(Read More: In the Battle for Twinkies, Wall Street Creamed Main Street)
"Unions have been very good in the past making sure we have benefits like maternity leave, but their leadership continues to think only of themselves and not their members," James said.
(Read more: What CEO Who Closed Hostess Thinks)
"Employees are left to ask themselves why should I pay dues when I don't see any positive results," he added.
"The business world is too fast today, and businesses need to make fast decisions and can't wait for unions to make up their minds," Bloch said. "Unions have to convince their membership that a deal is good or not, and that takes too much time these days."
If it does take time, some workers seem wiling to wait. Job actions and walkouts by fast-food workers in the last few months at McDonald's, Subway and Dunkin' Donuts in Chicago and New York have called for higher wages and the right to form a union without interference. Workers at retailers Sears, Macy's and Victoria's Secret have done the same.
Fast-food and retail workers bring more than $4 billion a year into Chicago cash registers. But most of them earn Illinois' minimum hourly wage of $8.25, or just above it. They say they are forced to rely on public assistance to provide for their families and get health care for their children. They're asking for $15 an hour and the right to form a union to support their families and put money back into the economy.
But even workers' taking to the streets doesn't mean things will get better for labor, Opler said.
"I've argued that unless things change dramatically, the labor movement is in serious trouble of becoming obsolete," he said. "Unions have lost their power to prevent lower wages and the increase in working hours."
(Read More: Seeking Stability, Maine Lobstermen Join Union)
"But I would likely have been making that claim in 1929 and 1930 as the labor movement was one the eve of a historical period of growth," Opler said.
As for Hostess, it will start hiring this weekend at the Dolly Madison Bakery in Columbus, Ga., one of the locations shut down when the old company closed.
Hostess executive vice president Michael Cramer told NBC on Thursday, "We are not going to invite the unions in. We don't have to." Cramer did add that nothing prevents workers from unionizing at some point.
Bloch said Hostess might want to keep even a hint of unionionization out of the workforce, but it can't.
"They would be inviting trouble, if they tried to screen potential workers about their feeling on unions," the labor lawyer said.
"There are employee laws to protect anyone from discrimination about unions. They can't ask if someone is pro-union or not," Bloch said. "Who knows? Unions could end up back in Hostess and the whole thing might happen again."


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Nigthmare – My man simply adores a good steak.
So, we went to Morton's Steakhouse on Liberty Ave in Pittsburgh for my boyfriend's birthday on 2/24.
We had a terrible experience.
Disappointed is an awfully inedequate adjective - our reaction was a stunned, blind-sided disappointment.
Please, if you want to experience a romantic, enjoyable evening with your love, don't do what I did - don't go to Morton's.
When I want beef...... – When I want beef, I go to Morton's and drag people with me. As a frequent traveler to Chicago, I have had experience with "Steak House" dining out there for many years. I actually went to the original Morton's and personally, Pittsburgh's set-up is a close copy.
Traditional, huge portions and very much like a Men's Club, that sums it up. Though it may cost a good bit to get in, you don't have to be a "member".
Go and stuff yourself on a Double Porterhouse, you will love it!
USDA prime beef, elegant tableside service and mammoth martinis. – In Short
With its dark wood details, celebrity photos and tuxedo-clad waiters, this upscale steakhouse chain has the air of a posh men's club. Service is professional and discreet, with bartenders making a mean martini. Dinners begin with a waiter-driven cart laden with fresh vegetables, live lobster and cuts of steak; customers choose from porterhouse, rib-eye, bone-in prime rib and more. Side dishes are traditional and enormous, from baked potatoes and creamed spinach to steamed broccoli with hollandaise.
Great Service but So-So Steaks – My wife, my son, and I visited Morton's last week. The service was outstanding, but the steak was tough (medium rare) with good (not great) flavor. For the price, the steak quality should be fantastic. A $42 steak should be tasty, tender, and memorable. Morton's should strive to have their food quality match the service and price! I did not use valet service, but I did note that people that did had their cars parked illegally on the street.
Great special occasion restaurant – My husband and I went to Morton's last night for a Christmas Eve dinner. We'd never been there and thought it would be a good treat for the holidays. Overall, the service was top-notch. The only downside was that we tried to use their valet parking service but gave up after waiting in line for awhile. We had a reservation and our table was ready and waiting when we arrived (this is a major pet peeve of mine so they win huge marks for this one). Our waiter (Joshua) was attentive and friendly (without being obnoxious) and provided good recommendations. The restaurant was crowded but the level of noise was comfortable. The staff members were all very professional and courteous.
We had the tuna tartare and oysters for appetizers, both delicious as were the salads. Initially we were both going to order the filet but I was swayed by the waiter to the NY strip. My husband ordered his filet rare and I ordered my strip medium-rare - both were cooked to temperature (although mine was a little over-cooked on the outside). I'll be sticking with the single-cut filet next time. The side dishes were large enough to share. For dessert we each had a bitter-chocolate cake (not the hot-in-the-center signature one). It was served with fresh cream and was the perfect ending to the meal. The timing of the courses was perfect - never waiting too long yet never rushed.
Overall, I think the food was very good albeit very expensive. My one complaint would likely be the price of the wine by the glass. I picked a low-to-moderate priced Renwood zinfandel and it was $15/glass.
I think Morton?s is a good bet if you want to mark an occasion with dinner. If you?re reticent to drop $200-$300 on dinner for two, you might want to go elsewhere. There are many high quality restaurants available in the city that would cost you half as much. But if you want to dine to impress, give Morton's a try.
A Must for any steak lover in the burgh – The atmosphere was executive, yet comfortable with excellent service to help you enjoy your experience. The steak, which we had medium rare, was cooked to perfection and tasted delicious. This is a perfect way to celebrate a romantic occasion, or a promotion at work. The prices are high but most exclusive restaurants with this level of quality are. It's definitely worth trying at least once. Save it for a special occasion!
Good food, overpriced... – We recently ate at Morton's for our 10th wedding anniversary. We've been to many fine restaurants in Pittsburgh and in other cities, and felt that Morton's would be the perfect place to celebrate this milestone. We had been warned that it was pricey, but we don't mind paying extra for a special occasion and especially if the dining experience warrants it. The atmosphere was fine. The dining room was crowded, but we were seated at an intimate table. The wait-staff was very friendly and helpful--we never felt overwhelmed or underattended. For dinner, we started with lobster bisque, which was tasty, but not exceptional. I had oysters, which were very good. For the main course, my husband had the filet, which was "fine". He felt it was overly seared on the outside. I had the prime rib, which was described as a double-cut. It was actually a much smaller portion than I expected. I really thought I'd have plenty of left overs, but I was able to finish the entire thing--something I don't usually do with prime rib! It was delicious, although a bit salty. We were choosy when picking our a la carte vegetables, thinking that we'd have huge portions served, as is the case with Ruth's Chris. They were NOT large portions--only about 8-10 asparagus spears and the hashbrown potatoes were presented like a potato pancake, but overcooked and too crispy. Our dessert, the hot chocolate cake, was very good, but again, not exceptionally presented. These items, with 2 glasses of merlot and a soft drink, was over $180- not including the tip. It was a good dinner, but nothing stood out as truly exceptional, unique, or what I would describe as a culinary experience--as you would expect with these prices.
Simply the Best – The steaks and the service are second to none. Friendly atmosphere.
Loved it all (but the choc souffle) – Stayed just one night in Pittsburgh and walked to Morton's from our hotel. Server was wonderful, the drinks were the best I've had in quite some time, and food was all perfect - until we got to the choc souffle. I'm still wondering where the chocolate was. It tasted like a fluffy bread pudding to husband and I. Blech when you're expecting something different. Other than that, the meal and service were perfect.
great restaurant – My husband and I ate there recently and the food was fabulous. I had the crab cakes and he had lamb. I highly recommend the Chocolate Godiva Cake for dessert. It was great!!!
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After reading The Star's editorial, I was quite amused at your hypocrisy. Venturing to say that most everything in Alabama, including your newspaper, "needs new ideas" would be an understatement.
I've been around the world a few times and have lived in places that have greatly surpassed Alabama and much of the United States by fostering new ideas and implementing them to their respective advantages. As a result, not only have the economies of these places vastly improved, but also has the quality-of-life for their citizens.
While temporarily residing in your fair state, I took it upon myself to observe and make note of what keeps Alabama so far behind. I have accumulated enough notes to fill a book. Since my opinion is limited to 200 words, I couldn't possibly begin to reveal the results of my observations or offer any suggestions for improvements here. Expanding your Speak Out column to include new ideas would be a good start in offsetting Bentley, et. al., and their "... shrug of indifference …," and yours, also.
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Originally posted 10/24/2013 05:25PM
The joy of succession.
On Thursday, the Palace released four official portraits showcasing the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their son, Prince George, taken after the young royal was christened on Wednesday.
In one of the historic photographs taken by celebrity photographer Jason Bell Queen Elizabeth sits with three generations of heirs – the Queen, 87, poses with son Prince Charles, 64, grandson Prince William, 31, and 3-month-old Prince George. The image pays homage to a photograph taken in 1894 of Queen Victoria with her four living immediate heirs at the christening of then Prince Edward Albert of York.
Originally posted 10/23/2013 08:45AM
A big day for little Prince George.
Lightly jiggled in his father's arms, the 3-month-old looked slightly perplexed at the attention as his parents, Prince William and Kate, greeted clergy at the doors of the baby's special christening service.
Led by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the 35-minute, private ceremony started at 3 p.m. London time (10 a.m. ET) at the Chapel Royal in St. James's Palace.
Shortly after her arrival with Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth spoke with William and Kate, with smiles all around. Kate – in an Alexander McQueen outfit and nude-and-ivory Jane Taylor hat – greeted George's great-grandfather with a kiss on both cheeks and a small curtsy.
As if to underscore the continuity of the monarchy, there, too, at the chapel door were Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
Originally posted 07/30/2013 11:00AM
In the safe, easy-going environment of the Middletons' Bucklebury home, Prince William, Kate and Prince George are settling into their new life as a family.
But as the demands of royal life inevitably take over, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will try to strike a balance between creating a relaxed upbringing with that befitting the status of a prince.
As they raise "Georgie" – as grandpa Prince Charles has dubbed him – the young couple will take guidance from how the late Princess Diana managed things, sources say.
"It'll be a carbon copy of how William and Harry were brought up, because of their mother," a friend tells PEOPLE. "However she's painted, her greatest legacy is her sons. The way they've been brought up and the way she taught them to think for themselves and to lead a normal life."
Originally posted 07/24/2013 06:45PM
After a busy Wednesday that included a visit from his paternal great-grandmother, the Queen, and a road trip to the Bucklebury home of his maternal grandparents, the Middletons, William and Kate's new arrival can now focus on his next official duty: becoming the center of attention for his parents.
"There'll be a little bit of time when they get to know the baby. A little bit of downtime," an aide tells PEOPLE.
But the new mom and dad aren't facing their new roles alone – Pippa Middleton and boyfriend Nico Jackson have already been to Kensington Palace to help take care of the newborn and help the Duke and Duchess settle in, the aide adds.
Originally posted 07/24/2013 10:00AM
Away from the Palace and through the supporters, to grandmother's house we go!
After a visit from great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth at Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace on Wednesday, The Duke, Duchess and Prince of Cambridge hit the road and headed to Bucklebury for some quality time with Kate's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton.
As they pulled away from the Palace, William sat in the front seat as Kate waved to crowds from the back, where she sat with her newborn son.
Originally posted 07/23/2013 04:15PM
The world breathlessly awaited the July 22 birth of the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William's yet-to-be-named son – and PEOPLE was there for every moment from Kate's arrival in London to the debut of the waving newborn!
Since the moment the birth of the Prince of Cambridge was announced, there has been a whirlwind of activity for William and Kate. "It's very emotional," she said. "It's a moment that any parent having just given birth will know what this feeling feels like."
Originally posted 07/23/2013 12:40PM
After the Middletons visited Baby Cambridge on Tuesday, next up were Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
Charles, 64, and Camilla, 66, arrived at St. Mary's Hospital's Lindo Wing around 5:25 p.m., where they were greeted by hospital staff.
The couple both waved at the media who've been camped across the road for days. Charles, with a broad smile, asked if the camera crews had been waiting long.
Carole and Michael Middleton visited the newborn for an hour and spoke briefly to the press throng outside upon exiting.
Originally posted 07/23/2013 10:20AM
Day-old Baby Cambridge – whose name is yet to be announced – got his first visitors Tuesday when Kate's parents came to meet their grandson.
Michael and Carole Middleton arrived (in a cab) at the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's hospital in London – where Kate gave birth Monday – at 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.
After their hour visit, they spoke briefly to the press throng outside. "He's absolutely beautiful," said his grandmother, who spoke for herself and her husband.
Originally posted 07/22/2013 04:10PM
Normally, she's behind the scenes, away from the cameras. But when Ailsa Anderson crunched across the dusty pink gravel in front of Buckingham Palace in her three-inch heels to post the message that the world wanted to read today, she was thrust firmly into the royal baby limelight.
"It was thrilling. it's an amazing experience to be part of history and a rare honor," Anderson tells PEOPLE. "There's been a lot of calm excitement in the palace all day since the announcement that she was in hospital and people were just waiting for the good news."
Anderson, 44, is Queen Elizabeth's press secretary, tasked with making the final journey with the anxiously awaited birth notice (handed off by Prince William and Kate's press secretary Ed Perkins) and fix it on the easel for Her Majesty's subjects (and the rest of the world) to see.
Originally posted 02/07/2013 02:10PM
The The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are keeping a low profile on their "babymoon" to the idyllic island of Mustique.
The couple – expecting their first baby in July – are staying at a five-bedroom villa set in lush gardens, which normally costs an eye-popping $25,000 a week. Also enjoying paradise are Kate's parents Carole and Mike and siblings Pippa and James.
On previous visits, William, 30, has stopped by to grab a drink and play the piano at the bar at Firefly, and together the couple have participated in Sunday night Karaoke at Basil's Bar.
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1279 Legacy Dr Ste 100, Frisco, TX | Directions 7503433.087641 -96.839869
LUNCH Mon � Fri 11am � 4pm
DINNER: Mon � Sun 5pm � 10pm
Amazing Food but So-So Service – After purchasing a groupon for this restaurant, my husband and I decided to try it out. First experience was so-so due to a long wait (even with reservation) AND slow slow service. The atmosphere here is quite romantic I must say and the bar is a good waiting area.
After being seated, everything went well however, the waitress was terrible at refilling my water and at the time I was pregnant so I needed refills. I was left sitting with my water empty for over 15 minutes and finally had to drink my husband's water. The food on the other hand was worth the crummy first experience service. We started off with bread (delicious and warm) and the Calamari e Fritti which was crispy and fresh. Our entree's were fabulous. I ordered the Tagliata Toscano and my husband had the Bianca pizza. The beef in the Tagliata Toscano was so tender and seasoned to perfection. My mouth is watering just thinking of it. I tried a bite of my husband's pizza and the onions were so sweet and full of flavor. The dessert is my favorite part of this restaurant. We devoured the Budina al Carmello - Vanilla. OH MY GOODNESS! One of the best desserts ever. I am a dessert buff and really appreciate a delicious dessert. My husband and I have been here a couple of times now. The second time was absolutely perfect. After making our reservation, we were seated within 5 minutes (BTW - Highly encourage you make a reservation otherwise you will wait over 30 minutes) and treated like celebrities. The waiter was awesome throughout the evening and he even threw in one of the desserts for free! I can't remember what I ordered that trip but it must have been good since I can't wait to return. The dessert this time was the Budina al Carmello - Chocolate AND Vanilla lol. Both AMAZING but I prefer the vanilla. Absolutely recommend this restaurant for a romantic evening or just for an affordable delicious meal!
I loved it! – I took my Mother there for Mother's Day weekend. She had the filet with a red wine sauce and she was IN LOVE! I had the gnocchi. It was like pasta pillows. We are Italian so we know good food when we eat it. ;-) The gnocchi's are so tender you can tell they are homemade. Delish!
The only criticism was my Caesar Salad hardly had any dressing on it...it was pretty dry. I could have asked for more dressing but we had already had the crab cake appetizer and was just waiting for the main course. I will definitely be back. Yum!
Star Charity LIVE Auction sponsor,Truly a Frisco hidden Gem – Not only ids this the BEST Italian food in Texas it is also one of the most giving Family owned 5 star Italian restaurants I have ever been to. This Italian restaurant in Frisco is donating one of the highest auctioned offered items in The Star Charity ball. I am proud to say that I am a frequent patron of this fine Italian establishment! This is a MUST Try.
Truly the Frisco hidden Gem. Not only ids this the BEST Italian food in Texas it is also one of the most giving Family owned 5 star Italian restaurants I have ever been to. This italian restaurant in Frisco is donating one of the highest auctioned offered items in The Star Charity ball. I am proud to say that I am a frequent patron of this fine Italian establishment! This is a MUST! FINALLY, a True Italian restaurant in Texas !.
Truly the Frisco hidden Gem.
Dang that is some good Italian food... – My quest for Italian food in the Dallas Metroplex is finely over!
As a NY Italian living in Dallas, I have been repeatedly dissapointed in the Italian food that this fine city has put forth. But no more!
If the likes of Macaroni Grill, Maggiano's, and Nicolas (yes that one) appeal to you - Then Isabella's is clearly not the place.
Isabella's creates food similar to Mario Batali's style. They take traditional homestyle dishes and elevate them to incorporate modern technique. The food has a personality that reflects the efforts of the chef.
My Current favorite - Gamberi Con Aurora - This dish is a traditional shrimp and Pasta dish - yet at Isabella's they throw in red pepper to give it a zing. I order it extra spicy with chicken - a testament to the restaurants ability to get off menu and please it's cutomer.
I am also a huge fan of the semi-fredo (pistachio) dessert - which this Italian has never heard of! It is somewhere between an Ice cream and a flan - I think!!! I learned on my last visit that for special guests - they sometimes have other flavors in the back - Hope for the Dark Chocolate one!
The cheesecake is also a great dessert - again if you want food like some of the aforementioned Restaurants - this is NOT the dessert for you. True italian desserts tend to lean towards the Savory style - not the sweet. The Cheesecake at Isabella's nails the balance just right - sweet enough to be a dessert but not so sweet that you can't enjoy or taste your cordial or espresso...
Isabella's - for now- is my favorite Italian Restaurant
Perfect for weddings – This is by far the best place to get a full service wedding ceremony, wedding reception, wedding party in the metroplex. Located in Frisco on the back side of Legacy commons ( near the Westin hotel ) this Italian restaurant is a hidden Wedding event gem of a secret. You need to start booking now, because for wedding events Isabella's is by far the Best wedding celebration I have been to. Fantastic Italian food, a Tuscany look and feel, no wedding planner ( or charges) needed and you can have the WHOLE restaurant including the fountain area if needed for a ceremonial celebration. Call now for your wedding or your wedding reception, they are booking for the Fall and filling up fast.
Love it!! – I recently had Dinner at Isabella's for the first time and I was absolutely delighted with the service I received and the spectacular food!
It was a busy Saturday night and our server was very attentative and made some wonderful recommendations for food and wine. We had an Amarone with the Veal and Tenderloin. All of this was just amazing and then to top it off we had a wonderul dessert the Raspberry Semifreddo.
Over all we had a great experience and we will be returning. I highly recommend the restaurant to anyone for lunch or dinner or even a special event.
They even have great Happy Hour specials with 3 large patios!
Flavorless frood comes at a high price – When I first walked into Isabella's I was immediately appalled. Having gone through great lengths to create an aristocratic ambience complete with a live musician, they had immediately shattered it by playing pop music over the PA system while the musician was performing. Trying to not contemn the experience already, I moved on, open-minded, to the food. The focaccia was average, yet palatable. For my meal, I ordered a homemade gnocchi in a four cheese sauce. The gnocchi was undercooked (I suspect the chef was hastily trying to cook too many at once--gnocchi is tempermental and must be cooked in small quantities) and tasted of old, wet flour, and the overpowering cheese sauce seemed an after thought just to mask the failed gnocchi. Hoping that I had merely picked poorly from the menu, I ordered a cheesecake for desert. The cake matched the gnocchi in blandness and the only flavor it suggested was from the pistachios inside its crust and the strawberry on top.
Overall, for it's quality, which seemed on par with or even below a cookie cutter fast food Italian restaurant, the pricing was the largest outrage. My final bill (for two entrees, $18 of wine, and desert) was over $80, without gratuity. If you are looking for an intimate and refined family owned Italian restaurant, I recommend you try "Bene Bene." For the same price ($15 for Gnocchi), you will experience top notch quality and service.
Italian find! – I was referred by a hotel down the street for a place to have my engagement party. We had a small group of 18 so the owner booked the wine room for our special event in Frisco. What a fantastic italian restaurant for parties or any occasion
Great Fine Italian Food and PIZZA! – Isabella's Italian Restaurant
1279 Legacy Drive Ste. 100, Frisco, TX 75034
I was in Plano looking for an Italian Restaurant and came across this Frisco Italian Restaurant on-line. Driving from Plano for an Italian Restaurant is not an everyday task for me so you know there was an incentive. The ad on citysearch mentioned the Italian Restaurant had live Jazz on Thursdays and Fridays AND free food AND 25% off the drinks we like. So off from Plano I went. When I arrived the place was boppin. Great music, great Italian food and last but not least, great Pizza. If you live in Plano and are looking for a great Italian restaurant in Frisco, give Isabellas Italian Restaurant a try, I think you will be pleased. Publish this review to Facebook
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I was in Plano looking for an Italian Restaurant and came across this Frisco Italian Restaurant on-line. Driving from Plano for an Italian Restaurant is not an everyday task for me so you know there was an incentive. The ad on citysearch mentioned the Italian Restaurant had live Jazz on Thursdays and Fridays AND free food AND 25% off the drinks we like. So off from Plano I went. When I arrived the place was boppin. Great music, great Italian food and last but not least, great Pizza. If you live in Plano and are looking for a great Italian restaurant in Frisco, give Isabellas Italian Restaurant a try, I think you will be pleased.
Not a Fan – I visited Isabella's at the suggestion of a dear friend who claimed it was simply amazing. Upon arrival, I was impressed by the exterior of the building, but it all went downhill from there. The receptionist couldn't find my reservation, but that was okay because the place was pretty empty. There were maybe three tables filled in the entire place, and we were seated right next to a family with a screaming kid. After requesting to be moved three times, we got a better table. The appetizer was yummy, but the main course was served cold. Well, to be fair, not 'cold', but far from warm. The server dropped my drink refill just feet from our table, but not actually on me thank god. It was like a bad movie, really. To top it all off, our dessert came out with a small, curly black hair on it. I can't be sure, but it resembled a pubic hair. Safe to say, we didn't eat it. The final disaster came with the bill. We were charged for 3 drinks (2 beers and a mojito) that we didn't order...since I don't even drink.
Do yourself a favor and stay clear of this place. It's apparent that the management is lacking, the server training is non-existent and the food was sub par. I've had better meals at Olive Garden.
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Alex Semin signed a five-year extension with the Hurricanes worth $7 million per season. He earned that with a fabulous year. That being said, I think we'll get two fabulous years in the next five… one so-so year, and two bad or injury-prone years. That's how I'd treat it in keeper leagues.
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The Penguins continue to load up in advance of the trade deadline. The early bird gets the worm, and all that stuff. Love the attitude. Why wait until last minute? This way you can relax and make a proper trade decision, give them a few more games to get used to the team system, etc. They acquired Douglass Murray from the Sharks for a substantial price - two high draft picks (2nd rounders). That's actually a higher cost than Morrow and a 5th for Brenden Morrow and a 3rd.
Anatoliy Metter take a look at five wingers under 25% owned, over at The Hockey Writers.
My THN column from yesterday goes over some of the big moves of the last few days here.
Big signing, but only when describing the player's size - the Sens signed Buddy Robinson out of the CCHA. The 6-5, 222-pound forward has little offensive upside, but obviously a bit of potential in terms of hits and PIM. But he'll need to show it in the AHL for several years first.
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Still high price tho !
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As for Semin, a nice situation and extension for him. Alleviates the KHL risk and makes him a solid fantasy asset (dynasty league). I've had all kinds of terrible offers for him, based on the fact that he carried some flight risk.
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The base no longer exists and that building, previously known as the Big Black Hangar, is now an ice skating and hockey complex not far from the Aurora Century 16 movie theater.
When I attended a secret Air Force technical school in the Big Black Hangar, I thought Aurora, Colo., was among the most pleasant communities I had ever seen. But from now on, "Aurora" will evoke only terrible thoughts, as will "Columbine," or "Virginia Tech," or "an Amish school in Lancaster County."
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That, I have argued before, would subvert the Bill of Rights and it would make us like Mexico, where rigid gun control has not inhibited gun-toting outlaws, while leaving law-abiding citizens defenseless.
On Saturday, The Morning Call ran a story about six congressional candidates being asked if there should be a ban on "assault weapons" in view of the rampage by Holmes, who, the story said, used "an AR-15 assault rifle" and other weapons.
Semantics is part of the problem here, and I'll get to that, but all of the candidates for theU.S. Senateand for two U.S. House seats in the Lehigh Valley region, except for one, opposed such a ban.
Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., and challenger Tom Smith; Rep. Charlie Dent, R-15th Congressional District, and challenger Rick Daugherty; and Republican candidate for the 17th District, Laureen Cummings, all said no. The only yes was from Cummings' opponent, Matt Cartwright of Scranton.
Nevertheless, there are almost hysterical demands for gun control, especially in news media commentary, in response to the massacres in Aurora and elsewhere. Confusion over which firearm is which may be contributing to some of that.
Holmes did not have an assault rifle. He had an AR-15, which is a semiautomatic weapon, meaning it fires one round with each separate pull of the trigger. Assault rifles can be switched from semiautomatic to fully automatic, which means they are machine guns, which have been illegal for civilians in America since the 1930s.
"Assault weapon" is a term concocted out of thin air by politicians, and the AR-15 was one of the "assault weapons" banned by a 1994 federal law, which expired in 2004.
How did they decide which weapons were assault weapons? Largely by their cosmetic appearance. An AR-15 looks like the M16, a standard military assault rifle.
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Meanwhile, nearly all of the worst gun tragedies of America in recent years had one thing in common. They occurred in places where law-abiding individuals were prohibited from having weapons. The Aurora theater was part of a chain that did not allow armed customers, even if they were licensed to carry concealed weapons.
The gunmen who went on those rampages were not totally crazy. They were rational enough to select places where they knew nobody would shoot back. If they really were crazy, we'd be hearing about their rampages inside police stations.
As for guns falling into the hands of bad people, a horrible example of that was the recent Fast and Furious scandal. In that case, it was federal law enforcement authorities who sold firearms — 2,500 of them — to criminals from Mexico, then lost track of nearly every weapon. Some of those weapons, the government admitted, were then used to murder hundreds of people.
Still, some people insist that only government authorities should be legally armed (a trait common to every tyranny in history).
The other day, a Bethlehem man sent me a note expressing concern over what he saw in the promotional material for Musikfest, which begins Friday with entertainment at dozens of venues all over his town. The "Official 'fest Rules" include a list of what is banned at Musikfest, such as "outside food or beverages" and "weapons of any kind."
Musikfest spokesman Curt Mosel said the rule against packing pistols is not really a rule, although weapons are always discouraged. He said weapons are officially banned only for "ticketed venues. ... When it's public space, we can't say what people can do on public property."
For gun control zealots, a ban against law-abiding citizens being able to defend themselves is comforting. For me, it is like sending an engraved invitation to James Holmes to come to specified areas where, as long as the police are out of sight, it is open season on the helpless.
For me, it is not necessary for many to be armed; it is only necessary that the nuts think there is a possibility, even a remote one, that somebody might be armed.
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The Minneapolis-based retailer tied for No. 4 in the nation for its online customer password policies, according to a first-ever study by the company Dashlane Inc., scoring 60 of 100 possible points. Only Apple Inc., at No. 1., scored a perfect 100.
Best Buy Co. Inc. tied for No. 11 with a score of 40. E-tailing colossus Amazon fared poorly with a score of -40, tying for No. 63.
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Only 10 percent of the 100 retailers in Dashlane's study scored 45 or above, and more than half still accept lazy passwords such as "123456," "111111" or even "password," it found. Half of the companies don't block logins even after 10 incorrect password tries, including Amazon, Dell, Best Buy, Macy's and Williams-Sonoma.
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A separate poll out Monday in the wake of Target's data breach shows that American shoppers say they are very or extremely concerned about the safety of their personal information in stores and online, but aren't changing their behavior much to protect it. A majority said that since the breach they have not changed their online passwords at store Web sites, asked for new credit or debit card numbers from their bank or signed up for a credit monitoring service. The AP-GfK Poll surveyed 1,060 adults.
Dashlane, a venture-capital-backed password manager in Manhattan that markets to consumers, examined the password policies of the Top 100 e-commerce sites from Jan. 17-Jan. 22. It scored companies from minus 100 to 100 based on two dozen criteria such as how many characters they require, whether they require a mix of numbers and letters, whether they e-mail customer passwords in plain text, and whether they tell consumers setting up an account whether their chosen password is weak or strong. (continued...)
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NewsPress Release -Maya Clothing is Topic of Fourth Faculty Forum
MARLBORO, VT - In the fourth in this semester's series of faculty forums atMarlboro College, professor of anthropology Carol Hendrickson will speak on "The Gift of Presence" at 4 p.m. on April 11, in the college's Appletree building. The talk will focus on the role of traje, or Maya dress, in Guatemalan culture.
A traditional emblem of ethnic identity, traje has taken on additional importance in the Maya revitalization movement of the post-civil war era. Maya - and in particular, Maya women - wear traje on a daily basis, and Hendrickson examines "what it means for women wearing it in places where Maya have been excluded, such as Congress, banks, and businesses."
Hendrickson, who is the director of Marlboro's World Studies Program, has been researching weaving in the central highlands of Guatemala for nearly twenty years. An expert on traje, her research focuses on the ways people experience, conceptualize and reflect on the weaving and wearing of traje. Hendrickson traveled to Guatemala on a Fulbright-Hays faculty research grant in 1999. Through extensive interviews, participant observation, photography and study of the non-western language, Kaqchikel Maya, Hendrickson continues to explore the relationships between traje and identity.
This event is free and open to the public, and the Appletre is fully accessible. For more information on Marlboro or this event, call (802) 257-4333 or go online to www.marlboro.edu.


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Salary cap advice: Amid injuries, splurge on passers for Week 11
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With bye weeks still in play and so many quarterbacks hurt, spend freely on a QB
San Diego's Danario Alexander and Indianapolis' Donnie Avery are risk/reward
The Atlanta defense is a great Week 11 play against one-dimensional Cardinals
Injuries took a toll on starting quarterbacks in Week 10, as the 49ers, Bears, Eagles, Jaguars and Steelers saw their signal-callers hit the sidelines with varying degrees of injuries. That makes this, the final week on the schedule with byes, the most scarce for passers this year. Therefore, there's no reason to try to get cute behind center: Spend on one of the sure things and hope he escapes injury.
This position-by-position look at some of the best bargains entering Week 11 is based on current prices in FanDuel 10-team leagues. If you're looking for a salary cap challenge, test your skills by going head-to-head with SI's Peter King in the Peter King Fantasy Challenge.
Quarterbacks: The priciest thrower on the board is 2011 MVP Aaron Rodgers, who threw four touchdowns last time out against the Cardinals. In seven career starts against Detroit, Rodgers has surpassed the 300-yard mark five times and has thrown at least two touchdowns in six of those contests. A better deal, however, is Matt Ryan. He passed for 414 yards last week in the Falcons' first loss of the season and will look to get the team back on track against the same Cardinals Rodgers lit up last week. Oh, and he's the same price as Matthew Stafford. Those forced to go with a budget friendly option should look at Sam Bradford, who is home against the Jets and has his favorite target, Danny Amendola, back at full strength. Carson Palmer, who faces the porous Saints, is another great sleeper play.
Running backs: Nobody is hotter right now than Doug Martin, who has averaged an NFL-leading 171.6 yards from scrimmage over the past five weeks, nearly 15 yards more per game than the second-best, Adrian Peterson. In those five games Martin has scored seven touchdowns, also best in the league. He'll continue his special season this week against the Panthers. Among the low cost options, take a look at fellow rookie running back Daryl Richardson, who faces a Jets team that has been very vulnerable to the run all year long. Finally, target Chris Ivory, who has scored in his last three games (dating back to last season) and faces a Raiders team that has surrendered an amazing seven rushing touchdowns in the past two weeks.
Wide receivers: The usual pricey options are all good choices this week, but users can just as easily save some dough by looking down the list a bit. Danario Alexander has been a revelation for Philip Rivers and the Chargers, and despite a tough matchup against Denver he's priced low enough to justify the risk. Donnie Avery, who like Alexander is a former Ram making a name for himself on a new team, is also a risk/reward play. He'll be on the receiving end of plenty of Andrew Luck passes in Foxborough Sunday. The Raiders' duo of Darrius Heyward-Bey and Denarius Moore, meanwhile, should have a big day against the Saints' league-worst secondary.
Tight ends: The best matchup of the week is Antonio Gates against a Broncos defense that has struggled to keep opposing tight ends off the scoreboard. Also worth considering: Carolina's Greg Olsen against the Bucs, Dallas' Jason Witten against the Browns, New Orleans' Jimmy Graham against the Raiders and even Philly's Brent Celek, who'll be Nick Foles' outlet receiver against Washington.
Kickers: Nobody gives up more kicking points per game than Carolina, and Connor Barth scored 10 points on opening weekend against the Panthers. He's the best buy-low candidate this week. A few more great options are Garrett Hartley against the Raiders, Shaun Suisham against the Ravens and Mike Nugent against the Chiefs.
Defense: The Falcons have been much better against the pass than the run this year, and the Cardinals have little to no running game to speak of, leaving John Skelton holding the bag and making the Falcons the value pick of the week. Costing slightly more but also worth considering are the 49ers, who will face the Jason Campbell-led Bears. And give the Bengals a look, since they be facing the lowly Chiefs.
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There is broad clinical expertise in the Section, covering all aspects of endocrine and metabolic disease, and in terms of outpatient visits the Section is the second busiest in the Department. This reflects the commitment of the physicians in the Section to provide high–quality and interactive care to patients and referring physicians throughout southern New England. There are a number of focused multidisciplinary clinics, including a Clinical Diabetes Center, a Bone Center, and multidisciplinary Thyroid and Pituitary Clinics. Dr. Silvio Inzucchi is the Clinical Director of the Section.
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Jonathan Gosnell to Speak about French Colonialismin Algeria
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April 15, 2003
The Algeria depicted by Pierre-Auguste Renoir and other French artists did not always reflect the realities of the colonized country. Jonathan K. Gosnell of Smith College will address this issue in a public lecture at the Clark Art Institute on Sunday, April 27, at 2:00 p.m. His talk, entitled "Colonial Realities vs. Artistic Representation in French Algeria," is offered in connection with the current exhibition Renoir and Algeria. Admission is free.
Gosnell is assistant professor of French at Smith College and an expert on French cultural studies. His book The Politics of Frenchness in Colonial Algeria, 1930-1954 was published by the University of Rochester Press in October 2002. His other publications include articles and reviews in such journals as Contemporary French Civilization, The French Review, and Romance Review.
Renoir and Algeria is the first exhibition devoted to the Impressionist artist's Algerian subjects. The show features studio paintings done in Paris as well as landscapes, portraits, and images of life in Algeria inspired by Renoir's trips in 1881 and 1882. Renoir and Algeria is on view at the Clark through May 11.
The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute is located at 225 South Street in Williamstown, Massachusetts. The galleries are open Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Gallery admission is free through May. For more information call 413-458-2303 or visit www.clarkart.edu.


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Farming Simulator 2013 from developer Giants Software follows in line with last year's version by adding a variety of new content ranging from licensed vehicles to expanded crop options. The new features for this year's version include animal husbandry and a huge map with various fields that can be purchased by players. The primary gameplay modes include a single-player career and online multiplayer that supports up to ten players.
In career mode, players are given complete freedom from the beginning allowing them to choose how they'll proceed in creating profit. The online multiplayer allows players to either create a session with their farm or join other games in progress from all across the world. The game also includes 11 tutorials that cover topics from planting and harvesting crops to attaching farm equipment and spraying fields with fertilizer.
A bountiful harvest
There is certainly no lack of content awaiting players in Farming Simulator 2013 with options to not only tend to fields, but also an assortment of animals from chickens to cows. While the career mode is open-ended from the beginning, the primary goal of the gameplay is make profit through a variety of farming pursuits. Players can select from three difficulties that ultimately determine how much starting money and debt they begin with in addition to the money earned from harvested crops. The map of Hagenstedt is massive in scope with a total of 42 fields that the player can purchase along with a village and other specific locations such as pastures and shops. The map is complemented by a day and night cycle and various weather types such as rain and storms which can affect the state of crops.
The player's farm that's located at the map's center contains most of the necessary tools to begin farming with from storage silos to a chicken coop. Once players require additional equipment, they can browse through a selection of over 100 licensed farming vehicles and equipment that can be purchased from shops around the map. With various crops and animals to raise and even buildings such as wind turbines to purchase, players are given a near endless amount of options in how they make money within the game. Most of the tasks such as harvesting fields can be completed by hiring AI-controlled workers while players can focus on other more pressing matters. Many of the player's farming operations are assisted through the use of an in-game PDA that can display the map, weather forecast, current grain prices, and various data from personal finances to statistics.
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While some of the game's tutorials are helpful in teaching players how to plow fields and plant crops, they still leave a rather huge gap in covering the other features from raising animals to actually managing a farm. Nowhere does the game explain to the player how to manage finances and deal with a starting debt that is never mentioned. No guidance is ever presented to players on how to sell crops in addition to a complete lack of information on purchasing and feeding animals. A simple in-game glossary neither offers assistance in actually finding locations on the map or even in providing basic information on completing optional missions that appear from time to time.
The included manual offers some additional guidance on the gameplay mechanics, but far from the current norm of including basic information through in-game tutorials. Ultimately, players are left from the game's beginning without any guidance on how to either manage their farm or make profits. The gameplay feature of open-ended freedom is not an excuse for lacking any guidance on how to interact with the game world. Players new to the series will most likely feel completely overwhelmed upon starting a new career. It's an unfortunate situation in which the game contains a wide variety of interesting content, yet most of it's unreachable by the complete lack of guidance.
Farming with friends
In addition to the single-player career mode is the ability to either create or join online sessions that support anywhere from two to ten players. Players can take their single-player farm online and allow friends or strangers assist in any of the farming operations. Game hosts have the ability to kick other players that decide to cause mayhem rather than offering assistance in the necessary farming tasks.
When the game's multiplayer actually works, online sessions can be rather entertaining with each player tackling particular tasks that otherwise might be accomplished by using an AI-controlled worker. Unfortunately, multiplayer is plagued by an assortment of issues ranging from severe lag to the inability to join certain servers. Some sessions can take a few minutes for just syncing with the host's farm data, which can then result in joining a game that's suffering from lag. On multiple occasions, the multiplayer game would freeze for a couple minutes without any apparent reason. Players that are primarily interested in the game's multiplayer component are suggested to wait and see if some patches are released to fix the issues.
Greener pastures found elsewhere
While the licensed farming vehicles and equipment are rendered with a great attention to detail on exterior models, they suffer from static and low-resolution textured interiors. None of the vehicle dashboard meters or screens change as their only textures, which is simply unacceptable in a game that has the word simulation in its title. Most of the map's structures and various crops that develop in fields work well with the game's environments, yet suffer from an overall flat lighting system that would have benefited greatly from better shadows and dynamic lights.
The most severe offender of the simulation name in the game's title is the often-hilarious attempt at physics and weight. Nearly all of the farming vehicles and equipment contain no sense of weight and when bumped against one another result in twisted messes. Part of the gameplay is often spent simply trying to remove stuck or twisted vehicles after simple mishaps.
Only farming enthusiasts need apply
Farming Simulator 2013 is an often conflicting experience that stems from its wide range of interesting content that suffers from a lack of guidance, multiplayer issues, and unrealistic physics. The amount of content available is impressive considering the various licensed vehicles and equipment in addition to the massive map and farming options from planting crops to raising animals. Farming enthusiasts will appreciate the freedom offered in deciding how make profit and manage the farm's various operations.
Players that invest both the patience and determination to learning the gameplay mechanics and farm management operations will discover an immersive and detail-rich farming experience. Those players that are new to simulation and farming games will undoubtedly be met with far more frustration than entertainment. Farming Simulator 2013 offers an assortment of new and interesting content that will surely delight series fans, but unfortunately lacks the in-game guidance for players new to the world of farming and simulation games.
Farming Simulator 2013 is available now for Windows PC.
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Hagerstown Community College's Alumni Association will hold its 20th Annual Golf Tournament on Fri., Sept. 14, at 12 noon, at Black Rock Golf Course in Hagerstown.
The tournament is open to the public and will feature a four-person scramble format. Cost is $95 per person and includes cart and greens fees, cart lunches, refreshments, post-tournament buffet dinner and awards banquet, as well as individual and team prizes. Participants will also have chances to win $5,000 to $10,000 in cash, cruise and airline tickets, pro shop gift certificates, golf equipment and more.
"We are looking forward to a wonderful day of golf that will benefit Hagerstown Community College and its students," said Jack Miller, golf chairperson. "We are expecting a full field of golfers and want to be sure that everyone has an opportunity to play."
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Gasoline prices expected to keep droppingBy JONATHAN FAHEY
The Associated Press | September 29,2013Toby Talbot / AP Photos
A motorist fills up Friday in Montpelier, Vt. The average price for regular gas across the nation dropped 17 cents in September. Vermont prices are typically higher than the national average, which was $3.44 per gallon at the end of last week.Gasoline prices have fallen steadily throughout September, and drivers should look forward to even cheaper fill-ups in the weeks ahead.
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is now $3.44, down from $3.59 on Sept. 1. The price is the lowest its been at this time of year since 2010 and is likely to keep falling.
Meanwhile, Vermonts average gas price at the end of last week was $3.63, with many stations selling in the $3.40s in the southern part of the state, according to VermontGasPrices.com.
Its a lay-up for me to predict lower prices until Columbus Day weekend, says Tom Kloza, chief oil analyst at GasBuddy.com and Oil Price Information Service, which tracks retail and wholesale gasoline prices.
Wholesale gasoline prices have fallen faster in recent days than pump prices, so drivers can expect to pay even less as the pump prices catch up.
Gas prices tend to fall soon after Labor Day, but last year they didnt start dropping until mid-October. There are a few reasons for this falls decline in price, experts say:
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I want to let you know of several inaccuracies in Beverly Corbell's story on Dick Fowler's passing that ran Sept. 17 in The Watch.
Our bartender is Dave Turner (not Carter) and he has been employed with the Buen Tiempo for three years.
Dick's barstool received its plaque in honor of Dick's 60th birthday seven years ago at the Buen's current location on Main Street (not when the restaurant was located in the Western Hotel).
The Buen Tiempo Restaurant is not located in the Beaumont Hotel. It is next door.
Dick's beverages of choice were a shot of Jim Beam and a cup of coffee. It was not a combined drink.
Dick's expression was "A dollar and a half, again. It's the chair rent that gets me."
And, finally, Dick was a favorite regular at the Buen Tiempo. He never demanded a thing. It was our pleasure to serve him and our privilege to know him. He will be missed forever.
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