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Dragon's Prophet has been on our radar for some time coming from Sony Online Entertainment and Runewaker. We've been chronicling our adventures in Dragon's Prophet for a few weeks and now have our final and official review to offer. See what we thought and then leave your impressions in the comments.
Let me get two things out of the way, before we go into the scoring process. One is that I like Dragon's Prophet. There are a lot of great ideas here that need some more time to marinate, and I believe that overall Runewaker has crafted a game that has far more potential to be something interesting than Runes of Magic ever was. But that doesn't mean I can excuse its faults. And number two is that "Open Beta" is just a marketing ploy aimed at giving the a stream of revenue while they continue to refine the product. There's nothing wrong with this, really.
Read more of Bill Murphy's Dragon's Prophet: Hatched Too Soon.
Uh.. I think there was an editing error at the end of the opening paragraph. It's missing the next two sentences from the second paragraph. The end of the opening paragraph currently reads like this:
" And number two is that "Open Beta" is just a marketing ploy aimed at giving the a stream of revenue while they continue to refine the product. There's nothing wrong with this, really. "
I think you actually meant to add the next two sentences from the second paragraph, and tie them to the bottom of the first paragraph, so that the end of the opening paragraph reads like this:
"And number two is that "Open Beta" is just a marketing ploy aimed at giving the game a stream of revenue while they continue to refine the product. There's nothing wrong with this, really. Development on an MMO is always ongoing. But it does mean that we're going to treat a game as launched, despite what label they slap on the thing."
If you don't add those two sentences, the main point of your opening paragraph has a totally different tone (which I don't think you wanted to take).
Totally agree here. Which Im happy to say is something that I find myself doing more and more on this site. The reviews are coming across alot more honest than they have in past years, and games arent getting an automatic "7.0" as a base score.
That being said, the game tries to be fun. It wants to be fun, it just isnt quite there yet. The Dragon Taming, heck, the whole Dragon system is just a gimmick. Training and cross-trained skills add some functionality to the Stable, and the dragons do your harvesting so the players can focus on questing and dungeons. Unfortunately neither of those things are very much fun.
Maybe the maps and quests open up in later levels, but by then its too late for most players. You will lose 90% of your players if the first 10-20 levels dont grab their interest. Myself, I tried to power past 20, and it was painful, boring and lonely.
Im going to keep an eye on the updates, and still follow the game on paper, but I wont be playing again until some major changes are done.
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I wish to god i hadn't payed money for this game, or at least spent my SC on it. I could have saved it for something else, i feel really foolish,but the game had so much promise....
I hardly play it anymore for the aformentioned b ugs, and tiny player base. since they merged the channels (or i think they did) its a little better,but i wish it had launched in August instead of when it did, and got a lot more developer love.
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Runewalker is actually not a bad f2p developer,i actually enjoyed ROM for about 6 months.
This game is also decently done,although i did see some hitching and odd graphic drawing,example ground textures that i had no clue why they were drawing,they looked like a bomb explosion texture.
I think i can really sum up the problem and the same reason games are a success,marketing and luck.I have no idea why i left the game so fast,however when you see nobody else in the game it sort of makes sense.Thaty is the problem,if this was say for example a game released by blizzard,it would probably have 30 full servers with Que ues and people would be decently happy.
This market is so saturated it is VERY tough to bring along a new IP,and a rather unknown developer and expect to have much interest,very tough is actually an under statement.SOE has not proven to me to be doing a good job marketing,the only game they ever marketed well was their beloved EQ franchise.The ONLY mail i ever get from SOE is telling me they have more cash shop sales,the game doesn't even matter.
I may have left DP early but i like to try and be unbiased in my opinions.I feel the game is actually better than a 5.5,it does the msot of the same things other games do,the UI is pretty good except i cannot stand WASD,matter fact that is usually such a problem for me,i can leave a game just because of that and was probably a determining factor once again.I do share some of the complaints about Dragon's being the main focus but in reality,i think that is the point.if it was just another player progression game with linear questing,it would offer nothing new and be even worse off for it.
Oh btw i am not a fan of any pvp in my rpg games so again that can be a problem.I know why games do it but imo it is always a bad decision.I was actually asked to pvp as soon as i got int othe gaem, i was obviously a noticeable noob and the player asking was on a mount ,so he new there was no challenge there,kind of tells you why pvp is such a dumb idea.
There is some polish needed but what game doesn't need more polish?Like i said if this exact same game was released by Blizzard ,it would be a lot more popular,i would say this game is more around the 6.5 mark.IMO if i wasn't already busy with a few games and i didn't want to spend any money,i might be able to dive into this game for perhaps as long as i spent in ROM [6 months].
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Couldn't agree more the reason I quit is because of the cash shop, no innovation at all really the game quest system/UI is good but thats about it no real good story, And the cash shop sucks all around no freedom of customization, or even armor dye, I would rather pay a monthly fee and get access to all the benefits but it doesn't have that option.
With this said Every Game in my opinion due to date released by Sony absolutely sucks due to many reasons including DCUO, the only good game that might have been great was Ever Quest 1, Champions of Norrath on PS2 beyond that their MMO-RPG history its all a failure to me just the same as Aeria Games, Perfect World, Cryptic, Gamers First, Suba Games, Nexon all very bad game companies.
While I don't fully enjoy Guild Wars 2 a lot GW2 is the only actual F2P MMORPG that I know of, all these other game companies are nickel & dime including sony with Dragons Prophet, and RW which btw made Runes OF Magic which sucks because every time trying to play it I get crash to desktop after awhile while in main city and using the teleporter memory leak/crash.
Yep Dragons Prophet Hatched Way Too Soon.
I couldn't even finish the tutorial because of how bad the game felt to even move around.
Glad to see it wasn't just me.
I don't even want to sign into this game until all of the bugs are sorted out. I wanted to enjoy it but the last time I tired it, it was overflowing with graphical glitches so I only stayed in the game for 3 minutes.
SOE shot themselves in the foot when they went OBT so quickly, it's almost ridiculous.
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You did not mention the wonderful and innovative action-combat that is much more interesting than Terra or Neverwinters. The PvP in duels are really dynamic and there is depth to it. You can really outplay someone many levels above you using twitch skill.
In my opinion I find the combat no where near as good as Neverwinter or Tera. The overall gameplay is better than Tera though.
One one hand, I agree with a lot of the review. I enjoy the game when I play it. DP won't ever be my main MMO game, but it's a fun diversion. But on the other hand, the game hasn't officially launched. So how can there be a final verdict?
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It was a strange 3-A girls basketball tournament. The first two teams eliminated from the competition were teams ranked 2nd and 3rd in the state. Three of the four region champions lost on opening day. The other region champ, who happened to be undefeated and ranked number 1, barely survived against the team that had the most regular season losses of any in the tournament. It was a strange tournament indeed.
And now to the story of our Emery High Lady Spartans. The reigning 3-A champions came into the tournament believing that they had as much right to leave as the winner as anybody. They were a veteran team that everyone expected to challenge again for the title as they had done the past two seasons. And then came Judge Memorial.
Emery and Judge faced off in the opening game of the tournament, with Emery winning Region-8 and Judge finishing second in Region-10. Emery was a veteran squad and Judge was a younger team. Emery led after the first quarter at 12-8, at the half at 26-20 and then in the third quarter at 32-21 to have Emery's biggest lead of the day. And then the game changed.
Judge would outscore Emery 16 to 5 during the rest of that third period. Emery could not get a shot to go in nor could they stop what Judge wanted to do. Emery then would take a 7-point lead in the fourth quarter but could not hold onto that lead. Emery had had many opportunities to put this game away but had simply refused to do so.
Emery lost this game in the final minute of play. Emery was leading 53-51 with 1:05 to go in the ball game. Emery had the ball. Meagan Pearson, who had already sunk five 3-pointers in the game, shot another and missed. Jodi Robertson, playing with four personal fouls, came down the center of the lane, garnered the rebound and was fouled as she was ready to go back up with a shot or so it seemed. The official saw things differently. The official, even though Jodi had the ball in both hands and the Judge player had her arm draped over Jodi's body, called a foul on Jodi. First bad call. As Jodi walked off the court, the same official called her for a technical foul. Second bad call. Now instead of Emery shooting free throws, Judge shot four free throws, made all four and then Judge got the ball back. That was a devastating sequence for Emery. Emery did tie the game at 58-58 but a foul sent Judge to the line again to regrab the lead. Emery's final opportunity went away when, on an entry pass from Frankie Komar, the intended recipient, ShiAnne Allred was leveled by two Judge players and this time no foul was called. Game was over and Emery could only stand and stare in disbelief.
This game should not have been close; Emery should have won this by double digits so they have no one to blame but themselves. But any official should never decide the outcome of a game and on this day, this official did. Lest you think I am prejudiced, all in press row also saw it my way plus a video confirmed my description of the action. The Salt Lake Tribune called it a "questionable foul." They were being nice. The Deseret News called it a "highly controversial call."
Emery lost the game 61-58. The loss not only kicked Emery to the consolation bracket, it appeared that the loss also took all the energy out of the starters and they then lost the next day to Canyon View 44-30.
Meagan Pearson sparked the Spartan effort with her 5 of 7 3-point shooting and her 22 points. Meagan also pulled down 4 rebounds and had 3 steals. Michonne Robertson scored 12 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. Jodi Robertson and Frankie Komar each scored 10 points. Frankie had 4 rebounds and 6 assists while Jodi had 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals while harassing Judge's best player on defense. ShiAnne Allred scored the final 4 points for the team and had 5 rebounds and 2 steals.
In the game, Emery was 2 of 3 from the free throw line in the first half and 3 for 5 from the line in the second half. Judge was 2 of 3 from the line in the first half, but was 17 for 26 in the second half. Emery was called for 15 second-half fouls plus the technical. Emery never intentionally fouled in this game. Good officiating, you decide.
In the Canyon View game, Emery only shot 17 percent from the field in the first half as they dug a hole that they could not escape from. They also only shot 16 percent from the free throw line in that half of play. Emery was out rebounded 42-23. Jenni Stinson, in her seven minutes of play, was the leading scorer in the game with 8 points.
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Thursday 4/8
Miami Dade College Homestead Campus Art Gallery and Artsouth, a non-profit artist community, present an exhibition in celebration of the third anniversary of Artsouth. Batik, oils, acrylic and mixed media works by emerging and established local artists. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through April 30. Homestead Campus Art Gallery, Building D Library, 500 College Terrace. Details: (305) 237-5153.
An exhibition of Francois-Marie Banier's collection of photographs and sketches ranging from images of everyday people to celebrity portraits. His most recent work involves handwritten texts layered on top of his photographs. Through May 30 at Bass Art Museum, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. General admission $6, $4 for seniors and students with ID, free for members and children younger than 6. Details: (305) 673-7530 or www.bassmuseum.org.
Miami Dade College will showcase students' work in annual exhibition. Painting, drawing, photography and other mediums showcased. Opening night reception at 5-8 p.m. at Miami Dade College, Wolfson Galleries, Building 1, Centre Gallery, 300 NE 2nd Ave. Displays in Centre Gallery and 5th Floor. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; noon-6 p.m. Thursdays through May 14. Details: Robert Perez, (305) 237-3696.
Saturday 4/10
Display of Hannah Mae's work comprised of perforated metal sheets with translucent color applications. The metal canvases are mounted as sculptures and illuminated from behind, becoming light sculptures. Opening night reception 7 p.m. Saturday at ArtCenter/South Florida, 800 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach. Through May 10. Details: (305) 674-8278 or www.artcentersf.org.
Thursday 4/8
Chicago-based Kerry James Marshall is best known for paintings that recall the grandeur of traditional history painting. Using a figurative style and imagery of African Americans in urban and suburban settings, he addresses social issues stemming from the Civil Rights movement. Through April 25 at the Miami Art Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. third Thursday of the month, noon-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Closed Mondays. $5 adults, free age 12 and younger. Details: (305) 375-3000.
Exhibition of the work of Russell Crotty, an amateur astronomer known for ballpoint pen drawings of the night sky. The Miami Art Museum is commissioning the artist to create a new globe of the night skies over the Everglades as a tribute to one of Florida's unique natural resources. Through June 27. 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Members free, others $10. Details: (305) 375-1704 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, the first major display of Laura Owens, a Los Angeles artist. The exhibition showcases about 40 paintings and works on paper that trace Ms. Owens' development from 1997. Through May 9 at Joan Lehman Building, 770 NE 125th St., North Miami. 1 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Details: (305) 891-1472.
Lowe Art Museum presents live jazz by Latin Fever, cocktails, wine and cheese on the first Thursday of each month. Current exhibition "Fools Rush In" features lovers during the Renaissance era. 6-9 p.m. at 1301 Stanford Dr., University of Miami, Coral Gables. Lowe members free; others $5. Details: (305) 284-3535 or www.lowemuseum.org.


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September 20 2011 08:21AM
Sports and Superstition have long gone hand in hand.
With the return of the Maple Leafs after a long summer full of dalliances with other sports and pastimes away fans all over the country are busy making preparations to appease the hockey gods in the hopes that this year their prayers will be answered. Each fan has a routine or pattern of behaviour they seek to adhere to in the hopes that their favourite team will see a win. These habits tend to develop organically and often in response to a particular event. The Leafs did X when I did Y so I better either do Y all the time or never again.
My own ritual is drinking beer and eating peanuts. Myself and fellow Leafs Nation contributor JP Nikota were roommates during our undergraduate studies at UWO. We both liked beer and the peanuts calmed our nerves a little, for some reason I find shucking them soothing, I believe George Washington Carver advocated eating peanuts to reduce stress. Either way it is something that we always do when we watch a game together. That and play NHL on my GameCube between periods, or at whichever point the Leafs performed so terribly we had to beat their opponent ourselves, virtual catharsis.
Also, JP tends to sit on the floor as the game gets more tense, I'm not entirely sure why.
So, Leafs Nation, what are your Maple Leafs Rituals?
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September 20 2011, 08:50AM
This is where my two religions — hockey fandom and beer snobbery — intersect. I match my drinks to game situations.
Preseason game with limited impact? Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Sumpin'. Korbinian Holzer's first call-up? Hacker-Pschorr. The Bruins are the last hope to keep a Cup away from the Canucks? Sam Adams. Kulemin slumping and needs a boost? White Russian. And even though it produces some of my favourites, I never go near a Quebec beer during a game against the Habs.
This grew out of the fact that keeping a well stocked fridge and bar at home became a pretty necessary part of being a Leaf fan during the JFJ years.
September 20 2011, 09:35AM
My rituals have been replaced by all the stuff I have to do during games these days. Unless you call "counting scoring chances and swearing" a ritual.
September 21 2011, 08:34AM
New Ritual started this pre-season, first game.
Watched the first period with my Daughter on my lap. By the start of second period it was her bed time. Leafs won.
Last night, did not watch the first period with my daughter (she was with mom). Second period - bed time. Leafs lost.
I will be watching the first period of the next game with my daughter. We'll see how it pans out.
September 21 2011, 12:01PM
@Danny Gray
- Mother brings daughter (7 months in age) wearing Leafs toque to father (sitting on sofa), along with three toys (Purple cat that "meows", white teddy that does nothing, wooden teething ring) - Daughter stares at colours on screen for a few minutes - Daughter bobbles around with toys and father's face, whilst on fathers lap. - Father carries daughter to mirror to point out facial body parts (eyes, ears, mouth, nose). - Father returns to sofa with daughter to bobble around. - Repeat last three steps frequently. - Mother arrives during 1st period intermission to remove daughter for bed time.
- Leafs win hockey game.
All very logical.
September 21 2011, 02:29PM
Not sure about Leafs rituals but as an Oilers fan anything involving a game day started with a fully stocked beer fridge and finished with an empty one. Dam it's been painful.


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I wish I could quit you .. Royals. Just when I think I'm out, they pull be back in. Alright enough movie lines, I just can't get away from the Royals, no matter how much I probably should.
A winning road trip, beating Detroit with Justin Verlander on the mound, Jonathan Sanchez allowing one hit .. yeah I'm back.
I never really fully left. The other night, while the Royals were getting waylaid and the NBA Playoffs were on opposite. I bailed and went to the NBA but at halftime I was back, in a game where the Royals really had no chance of coming back, I was still around.
What if? What if? There's a big homestand ahead. Win one game and go on from there. Who knows?
Hosmer starts to hit. Starting pitchers start pitching above their level. The bounces that haven't gone their way do now. No one really separates in the division. Is that the wish list?
I wish I could keep a level head but I'm clearly Royals-bipolar. I think it's my only real vice. It's the team I go back the furthest with and I can't get away from them. Even though I'd likely have a longer life span if I did.


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By GARY ARRINGTONSports writer
The Emery High Lady Spartans finished their region 12 season last week with two relatively easy victories over Manti and Delta to claim the region title for 2010 and finish the region season at 9-1. Emery defeated Manti on Tuesday 73-37 and Delta on Thursday 65-43.
The Delta game had made the Emery coaching staff just a little nervous for several reasons. It was just a couple of weeks ago that Delta knocked off Richfield which surprised everybody and Emery did not want a repeat of that to happen to them. Emery had played a very close game at Delta several weeks ago and Delta has been playing well ever since.
After the Delta game Coach Steven Gordon was pleased with his team, "We played pretty good, the girls jumped out early on Delta and never let up. We played pretty well; we shot well all night long. I'm happy for the girls."
Emery shot the ball really well against the Rabbits. Markette Tanner led the way with 100 percent shooting for the night. Tanner was three for three from behind the 3-point line and one for one in front of it. Taylor Mann went nine for 10 from the field and Abbie Kay went six for nine in the game.
Emery jumped out to a 12-point first quarter lead at 22-10 and then extended it to 17 points by the half as Emery led 40-23. Emery built the lead to 26 points by the end of the third quarter as the younger players then finished off the 22-point victory in the fourth quarter.
Taylor Mann led the team with 21 points in the game. Mann also pulled down 12 rebounds and blocked six shots. Abbie Kay was right behind with 13 points, 10 rebounds and two blocked shots. Tanner was the only other Spartan in double figures and she finished with 11 points.
Also scoring in the game were Jenni Stinson with eight points, Jessica Murray with five points, Tayler Jewkes with three points, Jeridi Price with two points and Blayr Jeffs and Makia Sherman each with one point.
Emery had defeated Manti earlier in the week with a blowout win on the road. Emery led by 10 after the first period 21-11, led by 20 at the half at 45-25, led by 23 after a slow third period at 52-29 and then Emery took the final period 21-8 to win by 36 points.
Abbie led the team in scoring in this game with 14 points as 10 different Spartans scored. Abbie also had four rebounds, three assists, two steals and a blocked shot. Taylor scored nine points, pulled down six rebounds, had three assists and two blocked shots besides having a steal. Also finishing in double figures in scoring were Tayler Jewkes with 11 points and Jeridi Price with 11 points. Jewkes also had four rebounds, two assists and a steal while Price went five for seven from the field.
Brooke Jensen scored eight points, Jessica Murray and Kim Oldroyd each scored six points, Jenni Stinson scored four points and Makia Sherman and Blayr Jeffs each scored two points.
Emery finished the region with a 9-1 record and has a 19-1 record for the season. Richfield is a game behind at 8-2 and 17-3 overall. Delta is 7-3 followed by Juab at 4-6, North Sanpete at 2-8 and Manti at 0-10. In the state, Morgan is 20-1, Union is 18-1 and Judge Memorial is 18-3.
Emery scored 634 points in their region this season with Judge scoring the second most points at 572. Emery has scored 1,204 points throughout the season while Morgan is second with 1184 points.
Emery plays Wasatch High Tuesday night in a non-region game that will serve as a warm-up for state play and then will host a first round game this Friday night at 7 p.m. against the number four team out of the northern region.


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November 28 2008 10:37PM
What could be more exciting than a matinee game against the St. Louis Blues? How about an Oilers team that could very well lose the game?
We don't know what to make of this squadron. What happened to the team that was going to come in first in the Northwest? What happened to the team MacT basically told "don't be too confident lads. Take 'er as she comes" a few short months ago? The Oil got 99 problems and over confidence ain't one.
What happened to the team that made us buy Oilers Pyjamas and A Dustin Penner Snuggle Bug Teddy Bear? (trademark pending)
The only thing more exciting this game is, well pretty much everything. So of course we will be watching.
Damn you Oilers. You had better win.
November 28 2008, 10:51PM
Yo' Mama says...
I best set my alarm. Did anyone tell them it's a weekend?
November 28 2008, 11:10PM
This is a definitive must-win for MacTavish. For the team, who knows.
I'm willing to bet that Dwayne Roloson starts in net, solely for that reason, because nobody on the team should want MacTavish to stay as much as him.
November 28 2008, 11:23PM
Hey Jon -
Heard your computer was broken or something and you couldn't see your post. What's up with that?
November 29 2008, 12:00AM
Yeah, I heard that too, Wanye. Plus, there were some confirmations.
Might need to get it checked out again ;)
November 29 2008, 12:31AM
Apostrophes...the Devil's punctuation.
November 29 2008, 06:11AM
The Oil are notoriously bad on afternoon games.....arghh! If they do not come out hard and get plenty of shots, changes must occur!
November 29 2008, 08:11AM
I don't know what everyone has against Manitees. these poor Ocean creatures at the mercy of speed boats, and what the heck do they have to do about hockey anyway.
Oh and BTW Willis yer puter is broken.
I was sure your birthday present of a new word on Urban Dictionary would be working by now, it's not.
MacT has got to be getting a bit sick of all this must win talk, he will cave pretty soon in my estimation & hopefully we will have a new coach to throw verbal darts at in the New Year.
November 29 2008, 09:30AM
Maybe they should of imported the Joey Tomaote waitresses for this weekend trip - so the team would go to bed early and think its later than it actually is.
I went on a rant last year just before the win streak. I had lost faith. Felt pretty stupid when the team turned it around. Problem is I was right on all counts. The kids are too small to play as a unit for 82 games; Horcoff and Penner are not the best fit for Hemskey; The D is too soft on the opposition; Etc. Then we won. I felt stupid. This time around, however, I won't shut my eyes to these flaws. The finish last year masked these problems but did not correct them. I hope Tambo can improve this roster.
November 29 2008, 10:19AM
My problem with matinees are the simple fact that after it is over I have nothing to do for the rest of the day.
As many mistakes as MacT has made, and as much as I want a new coach, a real coach, I will be sad to see him get the axe. I also think that Klo is as much to blame now as MacT. And hey what was up with that last post, really wanted to read it....
The Oil are notoriously bad on afternoon games…..arghh!
I thought we were doing alright with the afternoon games? Either way, this is an awesome excuse to sit on the couch and nurse my hangover.
Must win, I really, really hope this isn't too painful to watch.
aren't we 4-0 in the last 4 matinees?
November 29 2008, 10:55AM
I won't take anything away from what MacT has done for this team. However, it seems as though it's time for a new direction.
I still believe that Marc Crawford could be the right man for the job. Tambellini worked with Crawford in Vancouver, and that team under Crawford made the playoffs pretty consistently. The goal of a team should not be to win the Stanley Cup every year, but to make the playoffs and have a team that can have a shot at getting through the first round. Anything after that is a crapshoot.
November 29 2008, 11:03AM
Secondly, since I know it'll be discussed here since his inauguration of all that is hockey in Toronto is today, I'm going to put in my two cents on Brian Burke. I know he's not popular here, and I'm not of the mind that he's the best thing since sliced bread. I also think he was completely off-base for his attacks on Lowe, and I support Lowe 100% in that respect. However, for all of the people who said that his teams tanked after he left, there are two things to keep in mind.
First, his tenure with the Canucks ended before the lockout. So I doubt that the Canucks fall was due solely to him, since many factors changed, such as the style of the game, Bertuzzi being lost, and everyone just generally getting a year older with little tinkering with Nonis doing little but picking up Anson Carter. Now, he's not fully absolved, since he did create the base, but at some point you can't say that a team sucks several years down the road due to the GM of yesteryear (Detroit Lions notwithstanding). And if a one, or two-year swoon is to be seen as damning the person who isn't even there, when does credibility for K-Lowe kick in? It's like saying Dave Nonis was a genius GM, since the base is there and the Canucks are winning now...Not fully consistent...
Secondly, as for the Ducks, I just checked, and they're 13-8-3, and 4th in the Conference. You can say all you want for the salary cap issues, but there's two arguments I see being made. First, people rag on him for being up against the cap (which Edmonton also is) although there's only $33 million on Anaheim's cap next year, as opposed to $43 million in Edmonton. Secondly, and paradoxically, people rag on him for all of the UFAs next year. Half of his impending UFAs are 34 or older...sounds like the type of guys I want to sign to one-year deals in case they don't work out (see, Morrison, Brendan). Sure, they'll need a bunch of defencemen, and that is short-sighted, but I don't think it's the apocalypse that everyone seems to make it out to be. Anaheim might be down again for a year or two, but still have a core, and a good goaltender, and will rise again.
So, while Burke is not the second coming of anything, I believe he has proven himself a capable GM, re-building Vancouver, and at the very least maintaining the Ducks (they didn't get any worse under him, which is better than most GMs can do).
I'm tired of the news about him as well, but I think some perspective needs to be had on all sides. He's not Ken Holland, but he's not Mike Milbury either...I don't know how he'll do, and nor does anyone else.
That's it. I've said my piece. I'm not supporting him, or damning him. I'm just saying...
My apologies for taking up so much of the board (this post went on a little longer than I thought).
Go Oil!
November 29 2008, 11:12AM
If the Oil win two this weekend what is gonna happen? Will we all find ourselves thinking the Oil are the team we thought they would be at the beginning of the season?
Will the coaching suddenly become genius because all the quirky moves of the past few weeks worked and the team has turned around?
if they win3 or 4 in a row, play hard....they save the coach. If they split and play bad, pressure gets a little higher....play LA game bad....we got scrambled eggs and toast. I'd still love to see this group go on a friggin tare, win like 10 of 12....then, win the cup, man thatd be sweet....Best thing about matinees....drinking at 10 am.
November 29 2008, 11:51AM
For anyone that hasn't heard the 630 CHED interview with Kevin Lowe, check it out.
Kevin Lowe is in full on damage control, says the "knee-jerk" reaction from the fans over the LA loss is too harsh basically. He can't honestly believe that the fans are so pissed off about one game?
I hope you have a chilled glass, because you'll be drinking from the punch bowl again with this one.
Link for game - no TV in Office...
November 29 2008, 12:08PM
omg Roli again.
November 29 2008, 12:08PM
baggedmilk is in the building
November 29 2008, 12:08PM
Is that Hemsky at LW???
Found it
November 29 2008, 12:09PM
good start
November 29 2008, 12:11PM
Good news. St. Louis' powerplay is only ranked #2 in the league. That should fair well for us...
Wait a minute...
I can't believe how little return Cole is getting for his efforts.
The goat got his mouth fixxed up?
November 29 2008, 12:12PM
What do you really expect when he's playing with Moreau and Pouliot?
who's on the 4th today?
November 29 2008, 12:13PM
anybody else having a problem with the HD feed for Shaw? I actually rememberd it this game. haha
Reddox, Poo, Huggy Bear
November 29 2008, 12:14PM
Stortini looks like he was the one that invented the wheel.
November 29 2008, 12:16PM
is the HD feed down? who do we call to complain to, Shaw or Sportsnet?
November 29 2008, 12:16PM
Good news for the Oilers PP, St. Louis' PK is only ranked #4 in the league...
Wait a minute...
November 29 2008, 12:17PM
That's where you need to be Horcoff, sitting in the penalty box for 5 minutes. Good decision.
Just a thought, never fight an ugly person. They have nothing to lose.
hilarious: http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/story.html?id=cd54e1e3-26da-42be-90ba-f22ff3ea9f2d
November 29 2008, 12:19PM
...and the 6'4", 240 (at least) guy on the same line watches. Good investment, Kev.
November 29 2008, 12:19PM
Nice Freeze, thanks!
Joey.. Yeah, my Shaw HD feed says 'channel will be available soon'
Thanks Shaw
November 29 2008, 12:19PM
HAhahahah that's awesome. Did you picture the sword fight from Pirates of the Caribbean too?
our PP is poo poo
November 29 2008, 12:23PM
That black guy's coffee cup is filled with grape drink not coffee.


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Skip to comments.China to launch moon rover mission to scout out locations for a lunar base (9:30am PST/12:30pm EST)
Posted on 12/01/2013 8:03:37 AM PST by Jack Hydrazine
China will tomorrow become the first country in almost 40 years to soft-land a probe on the moon, in a huge step forward for its ambitious space programme.
The nation will become the third in history to launch a lunar probe when the device, named 'Jade Rabbit' after a Chinese folklore character, launches at 5.30pm on Sunday evening, which is 1.30am local time.
The mission forms part of a plan in which China hopes to build a permanent lunar base in order to launch future missions to Mars within the next 15 years.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
China to launch moon rover mission to scout out locations for a lunar base that will one day be used for a mission to Mars
Live launch coverage will be here.
Live launch ringy pingy!
China can do whatever it wants in space. We will cover the important stuff like making muslims feel good about themselves.
A true "rice rocket!"
Another story about it.
Hmmm - we sense a note of sarcasm here.
We approve ;')
Well it's about time someone bothered to do this.
40 years and we couldn't even get a remote-controlled rover there? It doesn't even have to be a true robot. The signal lag is so small that you can control it from Earth directly in almost real time.
But they won't beat us at Muslim outreach.
China is more into counter-jihad for Muzzies.
There are reasons why we haven't been back.
That's because it's impossible to get a human safely to Mars and back.
Is that the scenic route we've been taking all this time???
Impossible? I rather doubt that.
Well, that's what I believe. This isn't Christopher Columbus setting off from Genoa.
And your Black Friday purchases are funding our future subjugation from space. Great job, America!
Which is worse? Fedzilla keeping Americans from reaching LEO and beyond or having the Chi-Coms dominate space?
I don't see a live launch link at that site.
I think it is great that we have somebody else besides Russia to bum a ride to space off of. Our astronauts can put their gear in a bag tied to the end of a stick, and stand outside their launch site with their thumbs out.
I think it is this one
but I'm not sure.
What I think the Chi-Coms are going to do is open up the video at the last moment and shut it down immediately if there is a problem with the rocket like this one.
I'll agree that it would be difficult, expensive and dangerous. Impossible isn't a word I would use lightly.
Less than an hour to go.
That link doesn't seem to work either. I would be surprised if they show live coverage.
I've looked around a bit and this is the only website that is supposed to be carrying it.
Coming soon: China launches its first moon rover
China will launch its Change 3 lunar probe at 1:30 a.m. on December 2, 2013, for a moon landing mission. It will be the first time for a Chinese spacecraft to soft-land on the surface of an extraterrestrial body. Stay tuned with China.org.cn for live coverage of the event.
Good thing they are building a moon base. They'll just want to go back an hour later.
Muslims own the moon, dontcha know? They worship the moon god.
But will our Chinese overlords be able to control robo-cockroaches in near real time on Earth from the moon?
As China improves their space launch capabilities, their overall rocket technology will also improve and they can manufacturer intercontinental ballistic missiles.
They already have ICBMs pointed at us. Pres. Clinton made sure that instead of having a 1 in 4 chance of a successful flight they now have a 95% or better success rate.
I imagine it would be very difficult. Getting to the moon was all about weight. Getting to Mars with a lander that could carry enough fuel to escape the planet's gravity for a return trip would presumably mean a larger rocket than the Saturn V. If you aren't planning to bring back the explorers, I suppose that makes it easier. I'm nobody's rocket scientist though. :)
The moon has 1/6 the gravity of Earth, but Mars has 38 percent of Earth's gravity. That seems like a lot of fuel a lander would have to carry to return astronauts to Earth.
The biblke mentions some war to end all wars, where there is wave after wave of millions marching into battle. The only country big enough to do that is china.
They cant march wave after wave across the ocean, i think it means they will finaly have enough of the diaper-heads and send their troops to the middle east to fix the problem once and for all
Oh yes, very difficult, very expensive, but suppose the next generation antibiotics could only be found there? (As an example of a compelling reason I just made up right here on the spot)...
What the moon landings ought to have taught us (and indeed did at the time) was that where there's a will, there's a way. A compelling reason to Mars ought to get mankind there in some way.
Unfortunately, we seem to have lost much of that national will since the long, cold slide into liberalism started in the 1960s.
As a retiring executive from a skunk works entity remarked, "If you can dream it, we have already done it"!
I would not be surprised if the reason the space shuttle was scrapped is that we do have the means of space transport that will be kept top secret for years to come.
Can't connect to media.
any other choices?
Japan makes ready to put a belt of solar panels on the lunar surface...
US gives out free condoms door to door......nice.
Me either. None of the links posted here lead to a live launch video.
This is the only coverage.
Here's what they just posted.
"[1:30]The Long March 3B rocket blasts off from the launch pad."
"[1:31]Everything is proceding as planned."
Gotta love this launch coverage. It's so...so...exciting like a tingle up my leg!
So far only this.
1:32]The propellant has been discarded.
[1:31]Everything is proceding as planned.
[1:30]The Long March 3B rocket blasts off from the launch pad.
"[1:32]The propellant has been discarded."
I suspect the first stage has burned up it's propellant and has been discarded. Maybe the 2nd stage has lit?
Much better, much better than an actual video of the launch. Who said a picture is worth a thousand words.
Seems an awfully short burn time even for a first stage.
[1:34]The second and third components have been discarded.
"[1:33]The control center is tracking the rocket."
We're six minutes into the flight and their tracking facilities are getting the tracking data from the rocket.
I suppose just the boosters.
2nd and third stages already burned and staged properly?
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Gather is the perfect blend of the best of European wine culture coupled with the ease of American style. They've created a natural setting where friends and family come to gather and share amazing hospitality, delicious food, superb wine and good company. Bring your friends and family and find out why people are clamoring over Gather.
Gilt Bar in Chicago lists itself as a hand crafted cocktails, farm-friendly cuisine and a value driven wine list kind of place, but what it forgets to tell you is the food is amazing, the ambiance is dark and intimate and the drinks are out of this world. Don't walk, run to this River North establishment.
GT Fish & Oyster opened in March of 2011, and has helped redefine the American seafood restaurant. Michelin starred, and Food and Wines Best New Chef 2008, Giuseppe Tentori, has developed a menu that's half-traditional, half modern, in an ever-changing small plates format.
Enjoy a prix fixe Pan-Asian experience at Han 202. Select from beautifully plated unique dishes in a five-course menu. It is fine dining at an unbelievably affordable low price; attentive service in a comfortable charming atmosphere. Bring along your favorite wine or beer because it is BYOB.
Located in Chicago, Homestyle Taste carefully picks their ingredients and uses only the freshest and natural ones to prepare every dish. Much attention has been attached to ensure you a cozy and inviting ambiance where you not only enjoy a great meal but also an authentic atmosphere.
Jaipur's food is a representation of the many and varied regional cuisines of India.
Jam, one of the nation's most celebrated brunch restaurants, is located in the heart of Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood. Helmed by acclaimed Chef Jeffrey Mauro, formerly of Charlie Trotter's and North Pond, Jam treats breakfast & lunch with the same level of reverence and devotion to culinary craftsmanship, all the while, maintaining a commitment to affordability.
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Edgewater, in Chicago, Jin Thai takes the authentic cuisine to another level. Stop into this award-winning restaurant and savor the bright colors and flavors of Southeast Asian dishes.
Juno is a humble offering from partners Chef BK Park and Jason Chan, this small upscale casual restaurant strives to offer Chicago the perfect combination of quality and consistency in food and service. Their integrity and passion for Juno and their customers is paramount as they attempt to create a menu and environment that will exceed everyone's expectations.
Kai Zan is the brainchild of local sushi legends Melvin and Carlo Vizconde. Also known as the sushi twins. With modern and traditional cooking techniques the twins will create an omakase dinner experience that you will come back for over and over again.
Kurah Mediterranean Tapas offers a unique culinary experience prepared by Chef Daniel Sarkiss. Kurah is a full-service restaurant with various hot and cold tapas options, as well as delectable shared plate entrees. Their dishes are served with fresh bread baked right in their own brick oven. All Kurah dishes are prepared with organic meat and produce. The menu also features specialty cocktails and martinis as well as a variety of red, white and sparkling wines.
Lao Hunan is Chef Tony's Hu's 5th restaurant in Chicago. It focuses on famous gourmet Hunan cuisine, which is characterized by fresh spice and lingering taste of food. The chef is from Hunan and has over 30 years experience specializing in Hunan cuisine. For exotic flavors, spices and dishes stop by and bring an appetite for an exciting culinary experience.
Opened in 1998, Lao Sze Chuan has become the most beloved Chinese restaurant for Chicagoans, and gradually gained its reputation by providing the authentic Sichuan cuisine with high quality materials and ingredients. In 1999, Lao Sze Chuan was recognized by Chicago Tribune as "One of the Best" and received a "three fork" ranking, which was a very high award for Chinese restaurants at that time. " At the present, Lao Sze Chuan has many special Grade A chefs who are from Sze Chuan China, to provide customers the most authentic tasting food. As the best representation of Chinese food, Lao Sze Chuan has been named the Best Chinese Restaurant in Chicago by the mainstream food columns and won "Bib Gourmand" award from Michelin Guide for year 2012 & 2013.
MANA is a globally inspired, meatless restaurant in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, focusing on seasonal ingredients, ethnic flavors, and providing a one of a kind eating experience.
The menu at Maude's Liquor Bar starts with the rich culinary history and high standards of coastal French cuisine and adds fresh, American ingenuity. From the heights of their raw towers of fresh shrimp, oysters and Maine lobster, to the foie-gras torchon served with toast and jam, the food at Maude's is straightforward and sexy with playful twinges.
Mixteco Grill in Chicago has been labeled as both "Interesting and flavorful", two things you want from an award-winning restaurant serving up delicious authentic Mexican cuisine. The colorful modest space is decorated with framed art, giving it a homey environment.
Mott Street serves a menu inspired by the post-service cravings of a hungry Ruxbin team. Partners Chef Edward Kim, Jennifer Kim, Vicki Kim and Nate Chung are proud to share feel-good comforts, spanning poached chicken breast with salt & pepper to eggs in hangtown fry form. Mott St is family style dining and straightforward cuisine paired with a pointed beverage selection.
Nana is a family-owned, organic restaurant offering choices for those who are not only passionate about great tasting food, but who are also passionate about where their food comes from. They source the finest of organic ingredients from farmers, producers and vendors who meet and maintain USDA National Organic Program standards. The products used are free of synthetic preservatives, growth hormones, genetically modified ingredients, antibiotics, artificial colors and flavors and other additives and chemicals, including pesticides. They support the ethical treatment of animals, promote sustainability and buy local whenever possible. In a nutshell, Nana is more than good, they're great.
EL Ideas is a micro restaurant located on a back alley street in downtown Chicago. The name - in addition to being homage to the elevated train system of Chicago (and many other meanings of 'el') – is an abbreviation for Elevated Ideas in Cuisine and Dining. The cuisine reflects the approach, standards and experience developed over the career of Chef Foss. Prepared with the heart and precision of classical cooking techniques with modern twists thrown in, items roll onto and off of this award winning restaurants menu, quickly.
Nightwood located in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago is a farm-to-table restaurant. Their menu is handwritten daily, inspired by the seasonal, local and artisanal ingredients. They work hand in hand with the best farmers in the Midwest to bring you bold simple dishes with care.
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Paramount Room features a unique, dual level space loaded with urban charm and contemporary design elements. A Michelin Bib Gourmand rated chef-driven menu of elevated pub standards, and internationally inspired dishes of skillfully prepared but unpretentious and acclaimed cuisine, complements a full liquor bar overseen by Beverage Director Dan Marunowski.
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Burgers so large they come with their own zip code, coupled with tasty ales and a side order of heavy metal music best describes this burger haven, or Heaven depending on your love for the handheld meal – although you will definitely need two hands to hold these monsters. In Chicago, Kuma's has two locations that comes with a long line of burger-lovers waiting for their chance to dig in. What are you waiting for?
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Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse in Chicago is a classic American steakhouse that offers USDA Prime Steaks, fresh seafood, huge portions, sides large enough to share, impressively enormous desserts and famously large martinis.
Nothing screams culinary quite like a food experience at Next, a creation of Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas. Next blends the art of food and entertainment, creating appetizing cuisine that evokes rapture for all the senses. Their themes change often allowing those who are lucky enough to get a seat at this ticket only restaurant a chance to try something new every time. Good luck and good eating.
DryHop brews hop-centric ales, in addition, to traditional, Belgian, and experimental craft beers – all only available in Lakeview and to-go in DryHop's 64- and 32-oz. growlers. DryHop's kitchen menu showcases the flavors and seasonality of the brewery through unpretentious shared plates. Visiting DryHop is all about being in a brewery; feeling connected to the craft brewing and culinary worlds; and most importantly, feeling a personal connection to a community of craftsman.
Atlas Brewing Company is one of Chicago's newest craft brew pubs. Building on the tradition of Chicago's neighborhood breweries, they brought back the Atlas name. Atlas was a Chicago brewery that began in 1896 and closed after Prohibition. Now, Atlas Brewing Company is a craft brew destination. The brewing brothers, Ben and John Saller, have created a diverse selection of craft beers that are sure to satisfy. Paired with creative craft cuisine, Atlas is a great place to meet friends and enjoy great beer and great food.
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Bavette's is a European-Style steakhouse. The signature is a prime rib eye that is dry-aged in house. There is also a wide variety of fresh seafood, including a daily selection of fresh oysters, king crab, and shrimp cocktail. Bavette's also specializes in classic cocktails with a focus of brown spirits; and the value driven wine list is eclectic and global.
The Smoke Daddy is a must see in one of Chicago's hottest, and most eclectic neighborhoods. The best and most flavorful BBQ in the Windy City also brings you more character than any neighborhood rib joint has to offer. All their meats are smoked in house each day in the "Lil Red Smoker." With great Live Music 7 nights a week at no cost. Do yourself a favor and stop in for some amazing, world-renowned BBQ and enjoy the funky rhythms.
Al's Beef is dedicated to preserving what this country has come to recognize as a true food icon. When the History Channel produced their 2-hour "History of Food in America" documentary, Al's Beef was the only Chicago restaurant featured. When Gourmet magazine decided to do a story on the Italian beef sensation, it was Al's Beef that was featured in a 4-page spread. And when Travel and Leisure magazine ran their "Top 10 Sandwiches in America"… you guessed it, it was Al's Beef that was picked. In March of 2008, Esquire Magazine named the Al's Italian Beef sandwich as one of "the Best Sandwiches in America." What more could you want, besides a juicy Al's Italian Beef.
Lucky's Sandwich Company is Chicago's home of the overstuffed sandwich. First, they start with an oversized Italian loaf of bread (baked special) and slice it into thick slices. Then you choose your favorite sandwich meats and cheeses, which we are heated up and topped with a heaping of home cut French fries; then add the signature vinaigrette coleslaw and fresh tomatoes. Next added is another slice of bread, and voila! You have the biggest, tastiest sandwich in town. Stop by for lunch, dinner or for a beer; located just one block away from Wrigley Field and we a perfect pre or post-game spot on Cubs home game days and nights.
Murphy's Rooftop offers the most intimate setting among the Wrigley Field rooftops. You may recognize it as the rooftop adorned with the Harry Caray lighted sign. The rooftop holds just 75 guests and is perfectly situated just beyond the bleachers, giving you a ballpark vibe without the big crowds and long lines. Plenty of food and beer are just a few steps away. And as a bonus, Murphy's Bleachers is located right below—a Wrigleyville institution that's been a favorite hangout not just for Cubs fans, but also for many Cubs players over the years.
Located inside the Swissôtel Chicago, The Palm is a mainstay on the Chicago Social Scene. In a town known for its steak, The Palm has more than held its own, being named one of the "Top Steakhouses" in Chicago by Chicago magazine.
Located on the Chicago River, RIVER ROAST offers dramatic city and water views from every seat - inside and out. James Beard award-winning Chef Tony Mantuano and Executive Chef John Hogan's menu of contemporary American tavern fare is satisfying and soul-warming. Meat, fish and veggies are roasted and carved tableside. Inventive drinks are on draft and cold-brewed cocktails from two slow drip infusion towers are offered alongside a large selection of local and Midwestern beers, craft cocktails, and wine.
The Erie Cafe is a classic Chicago steakhouse. Specializing in steaks and chops, they also offer seafood, veal and pasta.
"We cook what we sell, and we sell what we cook." Eataly is an original "marketplace" model inviting consumers to be active participants in an innovative food and beverage experience where they shop, taste and savor high-quality, traditional, Italian food products and beverages along with local produce and artisanal products. This multifunctional marketplace includes a premier retail center for Italian delicacies and wine, a culinary educational center and a diverse slate of boutique eateries. Eataly ambassadors are here to provide a high-quality experience to all of our guests, whether you are here to shop or enjoy a meal.
A favorite on Chicago's culinary scene, Allium, an American Restaurant and Bar, features the best regional ingredients presented in bold and unexpected ways. Set in the Gold Coast off Michigan Avenue, Allium is the perfect spot for enjoying modern farm-to-table cuisine in a chic setting.
Whether you're just walking by and feeling peckish or bringing your whole brood in for a night of food and fun, our cozy and sophisticated atmoshpere will entice you. Our menu, filled with distinctive specialties, will comfort and delight you. Enjoy delicious Lobster Mac and Cheese. Baked, cheesy noodles with buttery chunks of lobster, truffle cream sauce topped with a crunchy cornbread crust. Yum.
Buzz - Burgers, Barrels & Beer
Enjoy a gourmet burger experience at affordable prices and a large selection of crafted beers! The burgers are the epitome of aesthetic perfection: griddle-cooked fresh grass fed ground beef (sirloin), cheddar cheese, a toasted rustic bun, and toppings.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Gold Coast, Chicago
Lou's is the home of the BEST Chicago-style deep dish pizza in the world. If you love a buttery, flaky crust, sweet and tangy tomatoes, gooey mozzarella cheese, perfectly seasoned sausage, and other fresh ingredients- you've come to the right place. Lou Malnati's Pizzerias pride themselves on making each handmade pizza just the way you like it.
Sunda, from Rockit Ranch Productions partners Billy Dec, Brad Young and Arturo Gomez, is ideally located in the heart of River North and offers the best in contemporary Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Thai and Filipino cuisine in a stylish and trendy setting. Led by Executive Chef Jess DeGuzman, the menu offers something for every palate from inventive hot plates, unrivaled sushi, approachable poultry, seafood and meat entrees, homemade sweets and Asian inspired craft cocktails.
For more than 40 years Ranalli's has been providing a family-owned tradition of legendary pizza. The Four Corners Tavern Group plans to keep the authenticity of the name, and the pizza a tradition for many years to come. Ranalli's added a feature called the "King's Table". The king's table offers table taps allowing customers to pour their own beer. The table can seat up to twelve and will be available for reservations and private parties. Upon reservation, customers determine which two beers they want on tap. Just steps away from the park, the expansive patio includes new updated furniture perfect for friends and summer league teams. Customers will see the classic thin crust pizza with several specialty pizzas added as well. The Four Corners Tavern Group is excited to provide a place for the neighborhood, friends and family to gather and enjoy a tradition of legendary pizza and memories to come!
This longtime eatery known for its massive salad bar plus comfort-food classics & a nostalgic vibe has become an icon in Chicago.
A sophisticated outdoor oasis showcasing superb al fresco dining amidst the iconic views of Chicago's dramatic landscape is The Terrace at Trump. This Chicago rooftop restaurant and bar offers a specially crafted menu served alongside a variety of boutique wines and hand-crafted cocktails. With a serene ambiance highlighted by vivid, green landscaping guests can relish in the summer sun while taking in vistas that are quintessentially Chicago including the Wrigley Clock Tower, Lake Michigan and Chicago River. Sit and enjoy a cocktail while watching the fireworks from The Terrace at Trump on Wednesdays and Saturdays after Memorial Day.
The nationally-revered nightlife visionaries of Element Collective created this opulent, accessibly elegant wine and Champagne salon. The lavish 1,500-square-foot space off Green St. is discreetly tucked-away at the foot of a secluded cobblestone alley. Sit among flowers, topiaries and tea lights in the 150-seat courtyard in this popular city hideaway.
Jerry's Sandwiches - Wicker Park
Mindy Friedler and Mark Bires, the husband-and-wife team who also operate downtown po' boy shop Mac and Min's, are behind this sandwich-focused restaurant and lounge in Wicker Park. The encyclopedic menu includes 100 sandwiches (such as the Spence M with bacon, peanut butter, apple, cranberry sauce and basil, and the Walker P with prosciutto, soppressata, fried eggplant, peppers, provolone and Southwest mayo), plus a build-your-own option, all served with a couple of sides of your choice. You'll also five burger varieties, appetizers and one of the more impressive beer and whiskey lists in town. Outdoor seating along Division Street is a big draw during the summer; indoors, a small stage hosts live music acts and a 10-foot big-screen TV shows movies and major sporting events.
At this modern American bar and restaurant located in Hotel 71, relax on one of the oversized barstools for drinks or opt for one of the tables for more privacy. Expect to find seasonal versions of classic Midwestern comfort food, including house-made soups, salads and sandwiches that often incorporate local ingredients. Breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch also feature classic American dishes, which pair well with the local beer selection and cocktail list.
The Benchmark menu includes some new and creative items as well as updated twists on familiar menu favorites. With 46 TV's Benchmark is the perfect place to catch a game with old friends or make some new ones. The highlight of the venue is the first of its kind, fully retractable roof covering most of the 2nd floor. It's Chicago's first convertible beer garden.
Chicago's favorite "Top Chef" Stephanie Izard has again teamed up with Boka Restaurant Group for her spin on an East Coast diner. Experience old-school diner traditions like a stool-lined counter and breakfast served all day. Stop in before closing to grab a late night bite like tiramisu and milkshakes. The attached bread shop serves up coffee drinks and sandwiches all day, and visitors can purchase merchandise or attend a private event or cooking class there.
Established in 2008, KOVAL produces organic whiskey, liqueurs and specialty spirits in Chicago's first distillery since the mid-1800s. Founders Robert and Sonat Birnecker, chose to leave their academic careers to bring the distilling traditions of Robert's Austrian family to America. In making this decision, they vowed to make organic spirits from scratch and to change the way people understand whiskey by creating a new, signature style - using only the "heart" cut of the distillate - affording a brighter, cleaner take on whiskey.
Making outstanding spirits and bottling them in a great-looking package wasn't enough for CH Distillery. They figured you'd want to tour their distillery and learn a little about the science of making alcohol. But who wants just a tiny pour of a warm sample after the tour? So, they built a cocktail bar in their distillery. Where you can enjoy their spirits the right way – on the rocks, shaken and icy cold, or in a delicious, original CH cocktail. And because people get hungry when they drink, they hired acclaimed chefs to make great food and bar snacks that pair perfectly with their spirits. Have a bite before dinner, or make a meal from their menu. Either way, stay a while and enjoy Chicago's only distillery cocktail bar!
In the heart of the Industrial District of Chicago, Charlie and Jenny Solberg, Father-daughter team opened a handcraft brandy distillery. Their Brandy Bar is open for tastings and cocktails on Thursdays & Saturdays, along with two scheduled tours on Saturday.
To make their craft spirits, they start with organic grains sourced right here in Illinois. Using family recipes and techniques, they distill in small batches to ensure the best flavors and highest quality possible, every time. Tours are available at their full-service craft distillery in Logan Square to see their unique process in action. Or if you'd prefer, pick up a bottle and taste the difference for yourself.
Free Tours by Foot is pleased to present the only pay-what-you-like Chicago walking tours. These interesting and informative sightseeing tours will take you through many of the Windy City's most famous neighborhoods. They're one of the best things to do on your visit. They offer walking, food, architecture and bike tours. Come experience their Chicago walking tours.
Like their neighborhood history tours, the Chicago food tours have no upfront costs. All food is chosen and ordered by you. Their guides make recommendations and facilitate ordering, but you have the final say. You choose your own food and pay for it directly. They have planned in 4-5 food shops, including a dessert shop, and sometimes even a tea shop. Each establishment serves up incredibly delicious and inexpensive food served in portions that can be easily divided and shared or singularly devoured. In between the food stops, you'll have time to digest your food as well as digest the history of the neighborhood, as told to you by one of their entertaining and knowledgeable guides.
Lagunitas Brewing Company - TapRoom & Beer Sanctuary
Head to the Lagunitas TapRoom and Beer Sanctuary. They're serving up some fun, music, munchies and beers that you won't find on the shelves. Free tours are available.
Celeste is a modern, sophisticated, multi-level establishment. The design of the building is reminiscent of turn-of-the-century Chicago and the food is just as innovative. Enjoy classic American drinks, a versatile wine list, and seasonal multi-layered cuisine. Drink and dine at the bar, in the deco room, or in the garden.
Located on the Chicago River, River Roast offers city and water views from every seat, inside and out. The menu features contemporary American tavern far and new inventive drinks. With one of the best patios in the city, the restaurant is a great place to connect with friends and family.
The Promontory is a stylish, two-story bar and restaurant that also houses live music throughout the week. Come for drinks and enjoy an extensive list of wine, cocktails and beer, or browse the menu for unique entrees, small plates, pastries, and more. The Chef de Cuisine and Sommelier team also hosts a tasting every Tuesday featuring a 5-course tasting menu complete with wine pairings.
Bangers & Lace stands as a tribute to craft beer and great sausage. The Midwestern lodge-styled restaurant offers 32 draft beers as well as an extensive bottle selection. Enjoy your sausage on a plate with sides or on a sandwich, and if you're not in the mood for sausage, there are other options available as well. The Wicker Park location also offers a special brunch menu on Sunday. Patio seating is available.
During the early 1900's, George Filbert, his wife and their young son, Charlie, could be seen on a horse-drawn wagon in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood delivering bottles of milk to stores and homes. It wasn't until the height of prohibition that Filbert's began making Root Beer. Now 85 years later, Ron Filbert, the fourth generation Filbert, continues to make his families famous Root Beer in the same Bridgeport neighborhood where his Great-Grandfather started it all back in 1926.
It's not just a bike shop, and it's not just a coffee shop—it's an artistic space, a working space, a space to live in. They encourage everyone to bring suggestions and feedback; to bring their kids, or their laptops, or both; and to make new friends by elbowing into the community table. Everything they do is centered around this sense of community, right down to their manufacturing. Heritage bikes are designed, welded (by hand, out of American steel), and assembled right here in the city of Chicago. Plus, almost every bike is entirely unique, as Heritage focuses on full customization. Whether it's sparkly colors or Italian leather accessories that float your boat, they'll find something to match your style.
Kuma's started in 2005 with its flagship location at the corner of Belmont and Francisco avenues in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood. From their origins as a corner bar with solid American bistro fare, they've grown to two locations that offer the finest burgers available on this planet or any other. Our ethos is simple. Support your community. Eat beef. Bang your head.
Au Cheval has steadily held the "best burger" consensus pretty much since opening in 2012. By now, most locals know the drill: a "single" is actually a double, meaning your two impossibly beefy griddled patties will be enveloped in a creamy combo of cheese and Dijonnaise with just a briny hint of thinly sliced pickles. And you're getting it with an egg.
Korean and American fare collide to create one impressive lovechild: bopNgrill's crave-worthy kimchi burger. The exceptional creation is a vision with caramelized kimchi cooked with rendered pork fat, fried egg, American cheese, bacon, togarashi mayo, and shredded cabbage, and pairs well with kimchi fries for an extra hit of fermented veggie goodness.
Seven Lions is a modern interpretation of the classic clubhouse restaurant. Whether the occasion calls for getting together over a beer and a burger, negotiating over a power lunch, snacking after sightseeing or celebrating a special night out, Seven Lions offers the perfect ambiance, social energy and everyday fare for a variety of dining experiences. For ten seasons, Alpana Singh served as the host of the Emmy Award-winning restaurant review television show, Check, Please!, which airs weekly in Chicago on the PBS station WTTW Channel 11. She is now Seven Lions' Proprietor / Master Sommelier.
Serving the classic griddle burger alongside a modern soda program, beers that run the gamut from cult favorite to craft, and a carefully curated spirit selection, Parts and Labor brings a taste of a Southside legacy to Logan Square.
The SoFo Tap is your neighborhood bar South of Foster, located at the corner of Clark and Argyle. Enjoy a game of darts, hang out in our spacious outdoor patio, play your favorite song on the jukebox or check out the videos on our flat panel TVs. Our friendly staff is here, ready to pour your favorite drink.
When it comes to steaks, Chicago has much more than the sizzle, it's got the meat. Guests on this tour will get the sizzle, the smells and the tastes as they learn about the grand history of steaks in Chicago and go to the great steakhouses that serve them. Chicago Steakhouse Tours is the first excursion of its kind that takes visitors and locals through some of the most historic neighborhoods and to the most iconic steakhouses of Chicago's rich history. Our guests will take a tour through the River North, Gold Coast and Streeterville neighborhoods via luxury bus and stop at three different Chicago steakhouses to sample a prime cut of meat or a signature dish at each establishment. You will get an exclusive look at what makes each individual steakhouse so special while learning not only the secrets of their steak preparation, but stories of some of the world's most famous celebrities that have dined and partied there. Each steakhouse has a unique story of its own with it's own savory flavor.
Known as Chicago's liveliest Irish bar, located in the heart of downtown Chicago's River North Neighborhood, The Kerryman is a little piece of Ireland. The 3 owners all hail from Co. Kerry Ireland and the Head Chef Damo Moloney from Co. Limerick, Ireland who creates an upscale authentic Irish menu.
Bridget McNeill's is not your average Irish Pub. They are serving up affordable, craveable American comfort food in a laid back, local environment. You can find items for every palate and every pocket, and with their rotating beer and drink lists and great wine selections, they've got something for everyone!
Today the old tavern has taken on a new life, yet still with the same spirit. Emmit's owners, Kevin Doherty and Ron Halvorsen (both firemen) re-opened the bar in July of 1996. With hard work, both renovating and becoming established, these gentlemen have brought back the nostalgia, creating a new Irish Pub with great spirit, great food and more wild times to come.
Chief O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant
Since 1999, Chief O'Neill's has had the privilege of serving Chicagoland as well as many people from around the world. A Pub, Restaurant and Banquet facility with a majestic garden area and private rooms for you to choose from when hosting your next event.
Hang with the Beverly crowd at this Far South Side institution, where Irish brogues are the norm and the staff is among the friendliest in town. The fenced-in, wooden deck has a homey, antique decor along with two bars that are great places to root on the White Sox.
Replay is the premier entertainment establishment. An extensive collection of the finest bourbons and a huge selection of craft beers (over 20 on tap alone!), Replay also boasts the largest collection of vintage arcade games in the East Lakeview!
A classic neighborhood diner serving a variety of delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night dishes. Founded in 1961, Melrose Diner has been a local staple in the neighborhood. Since then, the menu has evolved to include vegetarian and gluten free options. Come join us on our lush outdoor patio on the corner of Melrose and Broadway in the heart of Lakeview East and bring your friends.
Fresh and Friendly since 1973, Nookies is committed to serving the highest quality and most delicious of comfort foods to Chicago. From our family to yours, Eat, Live and Enjoy.
Located above "Hamburger Mary's" Dining Room, Mary's Attic plays host to a variety of weekly and special events including our famous MaryOke, theatre performances and musical acts. Mary's Attic is also available for private events. From corporate outings to weddings, let Mary's take care of all of your special event needs.
A Taste of Heaven Bakery and cafe
This Andersonville cafe and bakery sells an array of rich treats: raspberry crumble bars, orange poppy seed cake, giant sugar cookies, and heavenly mini apple pies, not to mention scones tagged the best in town. Breakfast items include French toast, quiche, and a breakfast burrito; lunch and dinner entrees are homey--spinach lasagna, chicken potpie, soups, salads, and sandwiches with meat piled high on homemade bread. The room is cozy, with natural light streaming in through the windows.
At Bow Truss, their goal is to make specialty coffee more approachable, bringing fantastic single origins, naturals, and delicious direct trade to you through partnerships and collaborations around the world. Visit one of their shops, see what's new, or pick up a subscription for your home or office.
Situated in the picturesque Wicker Park neighborhood in Chicago, Alliance Bakery features fine European pastries and desserts, custom-designed cakes to suit any occasion, and a full espresso bar. Come visit us and enjoy our free wifi lounge and outdoor café. And discover Alliance Patisserie, a modern day pastry boutique rooted in French style and tradition. Here we pair European technique with an artistic eye and an unmatched flavor profile, specializing in macarons, petits gateaux, and viennoiseries. Nestled in the River North neighborhood of Chicago's bustling downtown, we provide a sweet stopping place for neighbors and visitors alike.
At Vosges Haut-Chocolat®, they harness the power of storytelling to open minds, spirits and palates through the medium of esteemed chocolate, inspiring us all to interact with the world in a new and creative way.
At Fulton Market Kitchen our hope is to create an entertainment experience that provides guests with the opportunity to simultaneously indulge their passions for dining, drinking and art. To that end, every week a different artist transforms our lounge space into their personal studio, allowing guests to observe, engage, and draw inspiration from their creative process; all while enjoying dinner and cocktails.
With seasonal freshness reflected in both food and drink, the rooftop dons the relaxed ambience of a Great Lakes beach house with a view. Executive Chef Christian Ragano, creator of Glencoe's much loved Guildhall, and former Chef de Cuisine at NoMi, joins forces with renowned Spirit Guide and alumni of The Violet Hour, Nandini Khaund, to bring classic comfort and culinary invention via large format style dining over cocktails and apothecaries. Open for lunch, dinner, cocktails and weekend brunch.
Piccolo Sogno opened its doors to Chicago in July 2008. The name, which means "little dream," in Italian, was chosen by partners Tony Priolo and Ciro Longobardo because it had always been their dream to open a restaurant of their own. Piccolo Sogno features a menu of fresh, seasonal rustic Italian cuisine with an impressive all-Italian wine list.


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Should Scott Brown's wife, Gail Huff, resign from her job at Channel 5?
Which had more to do with Scott Brown's victory last night:
Who is going to win tonight?
Did Obama help or hurt Martha?
Do you think Catholics should be barred from working in hospital emergency rooms?
Will Obama effect your vote in the senate race?
Is John McCormack of The Weekly Standard a victim or a stalker?
Who Will You Vote For?
Who would you rather vote for:
Should Harry Reid be removed from office?


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If everybody had an ocean, across the U.S.A., they'd be too busy building floating bridges to play on silly surfboards. Floating bridges are indispensable tools for spanning areas other bridges can't. Ready to take on our bridge challenge?
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Question 1 of 20
What other name do floating bridges commonly go by?
pontoon bridges
They will float your boat -- and bridges, too! They're pontoons, watertight vessels used for boats and types of construction.
cable-stayed bridges
boat bridges
Question 2 of 20
What was the first modern floating bridge in the United States to fail due to a severe storm?
the Lacey V. Morrow Memorial Bridge
the Hood Canal Bridge
Perhaps the first words spoken as the Hood Canal Bridge sank: "Um, guys, did someone leave the watertight hatch open on that pontoon? Uh oh."
the Governor Albert D. Rosellini Bridge -- Evergreen Point Bridge
Question 3 of 20
What is the longest floating bridge in the world?
Governor Albert D. Rosellini Bridge -- Evergreen Point
It's kind of an awkward name for a bridge that's in an awkward and congested area. The Governor Albert D. Rosellini Bridge -- Evergreen Point is the world's longest.
Lake Washington Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge
Question 4 of 20
How long is the Governor Albert D. Rosellini Bridge -- Evergreen Point?
1.4 miles
It was a distance that no traditional bridge could span. At 1.4 miles this floating bridge is an engineering marvel.
1.8 miles
2.1 miles
Question 5 of 20
What year was the Governor Albert D. Rosellini Bridge -- Evergreen Point Bridge completed?
Finished in 1963, it was a counterculture bridge before it was cool to be counterculture.
Question 6 of 20
What's one major reason Washington is replacing the Governor Albert D. Rosellini Bridge -- Evergreen Point Bridge?
It wasn't built to withstand a 20-year storm.
Hard as it may be to believe, engineers didn't build this mammoth structure in a way that would help it survive a 20-year storm.
It has too many irreparable cracks.
It's simply getting too old.
Question 7 of 20
The Sunset Lake Floating Bridge in Vermont was first floated on what kind of pontoons?
120 canoes
wooden barrels
Hopefully, they were whisky barrels that were dutifully emptied first. Today, the bridge uses plastic, styrofoam-filled barrels.
inflated pig skins
Question 8 of 20
Which state in America holds claim to the longest floating pedestrian bridge?
You might get tired of walking before you cross the 1,200-foot (366-meter) length of the Eastbank Esplanade in Portland, Ore.
Question 9 of 20
Which floating bridge uses steel pontoons instead of the more common concrete pontoons?
Demerara Harbour Bridge
Steel or no steel, the Demerara Harbour Bridge in Guyana has often lacked consistent maintenance and has been closed several times.
Lake Washington Bridge
Galata Bridge
Question 10 of 20
Which portion of a floating bridge is most susceptible to damage from an earthquake?
the deck
the approaches
Is there such a thing as a waterquake? Although the floating parts are generally safe, the land-based approaches can succumb to shaking ground.
the superstructure
Question 11 of 20
How big, in diameter, were the steel cables that broke when the Hood Canal Bridge sank?
6 inches (15.24 centimeters)
8 inches (20.32 centimeters)
3 feet (0.9 meters)
What's that saying about Mother Nature always winning in the end? The enormous cables were 3 feet in diameter, yet they still broke.
Question 12 of 20
Why were most ancient floating bridges constructed?
for war
Say you want to conquer a group of people, but they're on the other side of a deep lake or river. What do you do? Build a floating bridge! That's what many ancient military leaders did.
to help people move around more easily in their daily lives
to expand local economies
Question 13 of 20
Xerxes set out to conquer Greece, but first his army needed a bridge to cross which body of water?
the Hellespont
It literally means "Sea of Hell," and it enraged Xerxes by destroying the first floating bridge his men constructed.
the Black Sea
the Nile
Question 14 of 20
How many boats did Xerxes' men use for the replacement floating bridge?
nearly 400
They needed almost 400 boats to complete the task. And thankfully it worked, so the engineers didn't have their heads lopped off like the first bunch.
nearly 600
nearly 1,000
Question 15 of 20
Why was the Eastbank Esplanade closed temporarily in 2011?
high water levels
Water is great; too much is not. High water levels forced the first closure in the bridge's 10-year history.
severe winds
explosive balls of hot lava
Question 16 of 20
The Homer M. Hadley Memorial Bridge is part of which Interstate highway?
Interstate 25
Interstate 80
Interstate 90
This floating bridge is also a critical Interstate route, as part of Interstate 90.
Question 17 of 20
Many owners use what strategy to help pay for the huge expense of floating bridges?
And if you don't pay, they will find you. Many owners designate these as toll bridges until they recoup much of the construction cost.
higher local tax rates
Question 18 of 20
How much time did engineers need to complete the floating bridge in Dubai?
30 days
300 days
You want a bridge? We'll build you a bridge -- in 300 days. It was an amazing technological feat.
30 months
Question 19 of 20
How long is the Dubai floating bridge?
1,325 feet (403.86 meters)
1,399 feet (426.4 meters)
1,181 feet (360 meters)
Its length of 1,181 feet (360 meters) makes its 300-day construction timeline even more amazing.
Question 20 of 20
The Dubai floating bridge is almost brand-new (built in 2007), but it's only temporary. It'll be replaced in 2012 by what bridge?
the Dubai Golden Road
the Dubai Mile
the Dubai Smile
The name might make you chuckle, but the Smile will have a whopping 12 lanes for massive traffic flow.


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The Center for Civic Media supports research at MIT to innovate civic media tools and practices and test them in communities. Bridging two established programs at MIT—one known for inventing alternate technical futures, the other for identifying the cultural and social potential of media change—the Center for Future Civic Media is a joint effort between the MIT Media Lab and the MIT Comparative Media Studies Program. It is made possible by a four-year grant from the Knight Foundation.


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