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The Twins had some Opening Day news that was released yesterday even thought it wasn't much of a surprise. The news that was announced by the Twins was:
1. Justin Morneau will be in the Opening Day line-up against the Blue Jays.
2. Joe Nathan will start the season as the Twins closer.
3. Harmon Killebrew will throw out the 1st pitch at the Twins Home Opener
For me Opening Day means a variety of traditions that have come to signal the beginning of a new year in baseball. As a season ticket holder with the Twins the last six years it has been fun to watch my Opening Day traditions evolve into what they are today.
So here are some of simple traditions that I follow for one of the most wonderful days of the year...
Buy a couple packs of baseball trading cards
I don't consider myself a huge collector of baseball cards and I don't think I was ever in that category. But there is something that brings me back to my childhood, when I open a pack of new cards. There is that hope of getting a player that you want and that is much like the hope of the new season. The anticipation of what is to come is something that continues to bring fans back to the game of baseball.
Home Opener with the Guys
In college, some of my friends and I decided to start a tradition that we try to keep every year. We try to get to the Twins Home Opener every season to kick-off the new year. The blizzard that hit the Twin Cities a few seasons ago ended out consecutive streak but we continue to make the pilgrimage to Opening Day. For last year's Opener we had a news crew out of Fargo follow us and document the Inaugural Game at Target Field. Click here to get linked to the story that was covered by WDAY last Opening Day.
Hot Dog on the Grill
Is there anything better than the first warm hot dog off of the grill after a long winter? Baseball and hot dogs go together perfectly and there is nothing more perfect than the first hot dog of the spring. The first hot dog at the Home Opener is great as well, but there is something about making a hot dog fresh on the grill. Pick your condiments, open your favorite beverage, and enjoy the perfect game of baseball.
I know I will be enjoying some of my simple traditions...


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We hope Chris Matthews isn't too jealous of Bill Weir. Conquering fierce competition, the ABC reporter pulled out a victory last night in the "Obamagasm Award" at the MRC's DisHonors Awards. [audio available here]
Media Research Center President and NewsBusters publisher Brent Bozell chatted about the ceremony this morning on "Fox & Friends."
JULIET HUDDY, co-host: There's something called the Obamagasm Award. Who won that and explain the significance of that award?
BRENT BOZELL, MRC President: Well, the Obamagasm Award is given to that reporter who has swooned the most, and I mean there are all manner of descriptors --
BRIAN KILMEADE, co-host: Tough category here!
BOZELL: for the media's coverage.
STEVE DOOCY, co-host: Exactly right. Brent, we've got the clip, let's look at Bill Weir of ABC.
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BILL WEIR, ABC News from January 20, 2009: We know that wind can make a cold day feel colder, but can national pride make a freezing day feel warmer? It seems to be the case because, regardless of the final crowd number estimates, never have so many people shivered so long with such joy.
WEIR: From above, even the seagulls must have been awed by the blanket of humanity.
[end clip]
[laughter from co-hosts and Bozell]
HUDDY: That's where you got me, even the seagulls.
DOOCY: Even the seagulls!
On a more serious note, Bozell and the "Fox & Friends" crew also talked about Brit Hume being honored with the William F. Buckley Jr. Award for Media Excellence.
DOOCY: Why'd you pick Brit Hume?
BOZELL: He brought the house down with a huge standing ovation. The man really deserved the honor. He really is one of the best in the business. We've always maintained that, and on top of that, he's just a hell of a guy. Huge standing ovation last night for Brit Hume.
DOOCY: That's great.
KILMEADE: We had him on yesterday on the Brian & Judge Radio Show and he was all pumped up for this. And in terms of his career, he hasn't really retired. He's still coming in four days a week!
BOZELL: He told me last night how many hours he's working every week and I looked at him and said, "I thought you were retired." And he looked at me and said, "I thought I was too."

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Following hard on the heels of the internationally-acclaimed International Tiger Forum, convened by Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg (21st – 24th November), three leading UK charities announce the UK's Save Wild Tigers Summit at the Royal Geographical Society, London, on 7th December 2010No one denies that wild tigers are facing a crisis. With just 3,200 individuals left, the big question is – can they be saved from extinction? But the other question on many people's lips is: "Does the UK government care?â€â€œIt was more than a little embarrassing to be in St Petersburg just a week ago striving to secure the survival of one of the world's most iconic species, a species historically linked with Great Britain, to be listening to presentations from countries as diverse as Russia, India, US (which has no wild tigers), Iran (which has no wild tigers) , Germany (which has no wild tigers) and more – and yet to find that Her Majesty's Government was absent.†said Will Travers, CEO of Born Free Foundation. Invitations to Caroline Spelman MP, Secretary of State for the Environment and Oliver Letwin MP, Minister of State for Policy, have been sent to Defra (the Department of Environment and Rural Affairs), urging high-level representation at the UK Tiger Summit this coming Tuesday."The UK can offer a lot of in-kind support for tiger conservation through the exchange of enforcement skills and training.†said Debbie Banks, lead campaigner for the Environmental Investigation Agency. "The Metropolitan Police Wildlife Crime Unit and the National Wildlife Crime Unit have enormous experience in terms of devising strategies and operations at the national and international level. Of course, it presupposes that the UK government will continue to fund them so that the UK can deliver a meaningful contribution to tiger protection and other wildlife crime enforcementâ€The UK Tiger Summitll feature presentations from leading figures from the three charities and will be chaired by the UK's top TV investigative journalist, Donal MacIntyre. It will also be attended by a number of well-known conservationists including Bill Oddie OBE, Brian May CBE, Virginia McKenna OBE and Rula Lenska. The event is hosted by Asia House. "It is bizarre. The UK has attended, participated in and indeed, been an important player in international tiger conservation work and the development of plans to save wild tigers in the past and so I was bemused by their absence last week when, quite clearly, the St Petersburg meeting was a defining moment in worldwide conservation efforts for wild tigers†said Steve Trent, President of WildAid.Tickets for the UK Tiger Summit cost £12 (£10 concession) and can be obtained through the Born Free Foundation's website www.bornfree.org.uke or by calling Born Free's office 01403 240170. Source: http://www.queenonline.com/news/1919/
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Chen, H.M., Wang, P.H., Aravindaram, K., Chen, Y.H., Yu, H.H., Yang, W.C., and Yang, N.S.
Notes: In this study, the authors evaluated whether application of the phytochemical shikonin to the skin of mice was able to augment the effect of a DNA-based anti-tumor vaccine by inducing the cytokine RANTES. As part of the study, the AccessQuick™ System was used in RT-PCR analysis to determine expression of RANTES mRNA in treated and control skin samples. (4288)
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AccessQuick™ RT-PCR System
Quigley, L., O'Sullivan, O., Beresford, T., Ross, R.P., Fitzgerald, G.F. and Cotter, P.D.
Notes: GoTaq® Green Master Mix was used in the PCR amplification of genomic DNA template for pyrosequencing. (4541)
GoTaq® Green Master Mix
Zhang, M., Fang, Y., Liang, Z. and Huang, L.
Notes: The authors examined cellular adaptation to increased salinity in Broussonetia papyrifera by measuring protein and mRNA levels of vacuolar H+-ATPase (V-H+-ATPase) subunits and the activities of V-H+-ATPase and vacuolar H+-pyrophosphatase. Relative expression levels of V-H+-ATPase subunits A, B, E and c in salt-stressed and control plants were determined by RT-PCR using actin as a normalization control gene. cDNA was synthesized using the GoScript™ Reverse Transcription System as described by the manufacturer's protocol, then amplified by PCR for 25 cycles. The amplification products were analyzed and quantified by agarose gel electrophoresis and ethidium bromide staining. (4258)
GoScript™ Reverse Transcription System
Costa, L.M., Jr. et al.
Notes: In this study the Wizard® Genomic DNA Purification Kit was used to isolate DNA from Babesia canis. (4311)
Wizard® Genomic DNA Purification Kit
Landa-Cardeña, A., Morales-Romero, J., García-Roman, R., Cobián-Güemes, A.G., Méndez, E., Ortiz-Leon, C., Pitalúa-Cortés, F., Mora, S.I. and Montero, H.
Notes: This study examined the prevalence of strains of human rhinovirus (HRV) that may be causing respiratory infections in Mexican children. Nucleic acids were purified from nasal swabs of two-year-old children, and screened for the presence of HRV by amplifying 20ng of HRV-RNA using the AccessQuick™ RT-PCR System with primers for the 5´ nontranslated region. Products were sequenced and aligned with sequences found in GenBank. (4343)
Johnson, R.M., Kerr, M.S. and Slaven, J.E.
Notes: The authors previously showed that there are two independent mechanisms by which Chlamydia-specific CD4 T cells clear infection in epithelial cells; an iNOS-dependent mechanism and a Plac8-dependent mechanism. To further identify the Plac8 mechanism, they used microarrays to identify a second mechanism dependent on Plac8 for terminating Chlamydia replication in epithelial cells.
Several Chlamydia-specific CD4 T cell clones were purified at the end of their culture cycle and grown for 3 days in their usual culture media plus growth factors, without Ag stimulation. Total RNA was isolated from each clone using a protocol that included an RNase-free DNase I treatment step. Specific mRNA gene reverse transcription and amplification were performed using the AccessQuick™ RT-PCR System. (4324)
Jiang, C., Yan, C.Y., Huang, C., Jiang, J.H., and Yu, R.Q.
Notes: This paper describes a bioluminescence-based method for the detection of DNA methyltransferase activity based on methylation-resistant cleavage and protein expression. The authors used Dam methylase as a model enzyme, MboI as the methylation-resistant endonuclease, and luciferase reporter DNA (LR-DNA) as the target. LR-DNA was amplified by PCR and then used as substrate in a Dam methylation reaction. If the target sites in the LR-DNA were fully methylated, they were resistant to subsequent MboI cleavage and expressed luciferase upon in vitro transcription/translation. Incomplete methylation or the absence of methylation resulted in DNA digestion and diminished/absent luciferase activity. TNT® T7 Quick for PCR DNA was used for in vitro translation of the LR-DNA, and the Luciferase Assay System and GloMax® 20/20 Luminometer were used to measure luciferase activity. (4191)
GloMax® 20/20 Luminometer
Luciferase Assay System
Luciferase T7 Control DNA
TnT® T7 Quick for PCR DNA
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Lee, S., and Mitchell, R.J.
Notes: This study evaluated use of a luciferase reporter construct for detection of hydrolysate related phenolic compounds generated during fermentation of plant products. The authors used a transcriptional fusion of the inaA promoter with the luxCDABE operon to detect phenolic compounds generated in plant hydrolysates. The GloMax® Multi Detection System was used to measure bioluminescence in various bacterial cultures. (4194)
GloMax®-Multi Luminescence Module
GloMax®-Multi+ Luminescence Module
Rosenfeld, N. et al.
Notes: In this study the Wizard® Genomic DNA Purification Kit was used to isolate DNA from Acinetobacter baumannii. (4296)
Bastos, M.de S., Figueiredo, L.T., Naveca, F.G., Monte, R.L., Lessa, N., Pinto de Figueiredo, R.M., Gimaque, J.B., Pivoto João, G., Ramasawmy, R. and Mourão, M.P.
Notes: Oropouche fever is a arboviral infection in Brazil, surpassed in frequency only by dengue. Oropouche virus (OROV) causes large outbreaks of acute febrile illness in areas along the Amazon and Central-Plateau regions. RNA was extracted from CSF and underwent reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction and sequencing to identify OROV. Reverse transcription was performed with 5ml of the random primers, using the AccessQuick™ RT-PCR System. (4320)
Bastian, S. et al.
Notes: In this study the Wizard® Genomic DNA Purification Kit was used to isolate DNA from Babesia spp. (4310)
Tsoi, H., Lau, T.C., Tsang, S.Y., Lau, K.F., and Chan, H.Y.
Notes: Polyglutamine diseases are neurodegenerative disorders associated with the presence of proteins containing polyglutamine repeats. These authors studied the mechanism of polygluatmine toxicity. Mutant RNAs carrying an expanded CAG repeat were shown to activate the nucleolar stress pathway and induce apoptosis. Expanded CAG RNAs were shown to interact with nucleolin, preventing it from binding to an upstream control element of the rRNA promoter and causing decreased rRNA transcription, which in turn induced apoptosis. Perturbations in rRNA transcription were identified by real-time PCR, and fluorescence in situ hybridization was used to determine that expanded CAG RNAs localized to the nucleolus. Hybridization solutions were supplemented with RNasin® Ribonuclease Inhibitor. ImProm-II™ Reverse Transcriptase was used in RT-qPCR assays. (4228)
ImProm-II™ Reverse Transcription System
Recombinant RNasin® Ribonuclease Inhibitor
Ma, K., Conrad, R. and Lu, Y.
Notes: The authors of this study investigated the microbial mechanisms associated with the reduction of methane production and emission from rice fields observed with intermittent field drainage. They looked in particular at the abundance of mcrA gene copies and transcripts from rice paddy soil fauna. The mcrA gene encodes the alpha subunit of methyl coenzyme M reductase.
Total nucleic acid was extracted from soil samples using a phenol-chloroform procedure. For RNA analyses, DNA was hydrolyzed using RQ1 RNase-free DNase in the presence of 0.2µl Recombinant RNasin® Ribonuclease Inhibitor and then further purified using a commercial kit. cDNA synthesis was carried out using the Improm-II™ Reverse Transcription System, again in the presence of 1.0µl Recombinant RNasin® Ribonuclease Inhibitor. A clone library of transcripts was generated using the pGEM®-T Easy Vector System. The transcript standard for quantitative mcrA analysis was prepared from the in vitro transcript of a mcrA clone using the Riboprobe® in vitro Transcription Systems. (4241)
pGEM®-T Easy Vector System I
pGEM®-T Easy Vector System II
RQ1 RNase-Free DNase
Riboprobe® System-SP6
Riboprobe® System-T3
Riboprobe® System-T7
Riboprobe® Combination System-T3/T7 RNA Polymerase
Riboprobe® Combination System-SP6/T7 RNA Polymerase
Yao, T., and Lin, Z.
Notes: This study identified that miR-21 is significantly overexpressed in human cervical squamous cancer tissues and cell lines, and showed that the level of miR-21 correlates with tumor differentiation, and regulates proliferation, apoptosis, and migration of HPV16-positive cells. The authors used gene expression profiling and luciferase reporter assay to identify candidate target genes for miR-21. Wildtype and mutant 3′-UTR sequences from the target gene CCL20 containing putative binding sites for miR-21 were subcloned into the psiCHECK-2 Vector and used to transfect HEK293 cells. The Dual-Luciferase® Reporter Assay System and GloMax® Multi Luminometer were used to measure luciferase activity from both constructs. (4192)
psiCHECK™-2 Vector
Dual-Luciferase® Reporter Assay System
Tripathi ,A.K., Koringa, P.G., Jakhesara, S.J., Ahir, V.B., Ramani, U.V., Bhatt, V.D., Sajnani, M.R., Patel, D.A., Joshi, A.J., Shanmuga, S.J., Rank, D.N., and Joshi, C.G.
Notes: These authors used the Roche 454 next generation sequencing platform to sequence and compare cancerous and normal horn tissue transcripts. mRNA isolated from each sample was fragmented prior to cDNA synthesis. cDNA quality was verified using a high sensitivity DNA Chip kit on the Bioanalyzer 2100 and the QuantiFluor™-ST Fluorometer. The transcripts were compared and potential tumor associated genes identified. (4229)
QuantiFluor®-ST Handheld Fluorometer with UV/Blue Channels
Sajnani, M.R., Patel, A.K., Bhatt, V.D., Tripathi, A.K., Ahir, V.B., Shankar, V., Shah, S., Shah, T.M., Koringa, P.G., Jakhesara, S.J. and Joshi, C.G.
Notes: The authors used the Roche 454 sequencing platform to perform a differential transcriptome analysis and identify genes that are differentially expressed in human buccal cancer and normal tissue. The quantity of first-strand and second-strand cDNA products was estimated using the QuantiFluor™-ST Fluorometer as well as the High Sensitivity DNA Chip kit and Agilent Bioanalyzer 2100. (4238)
Fujita, E., Shimizu, A., Kaneko, T., Masuda, Y., Ishihara, C., Mii, A., Higo, S., Kajimoto, Y., Kanzaki, G., Nagasaka, S., Iino, Y., Katayama, Y. and Fukuda, Y.
Notes: The authors used the ReliaPrep™ FFPE gDNA Miniprep System to isolate DNA from parafin-embedded kidney sections for use in real-time PCR to detect parvovirus B19. (4235)
ReliaPrep™ FFPE gDNA Miniprep System
Liu, W. et al.
Notes: In this study the Wizard® Genomic DNA Purification Kit was used to isolate DNA from Acinetobacter baumannii. (4274)
Murphy, S.J., Cheville, J.C., Zarei, S., Johnson, S.H., Sikkink, R.A., Kosari, F., Feldman, A.L., Eckloff, B.W., Karnes, R.J. and Vasmatzis, G.
Notes: Genomic rearrangements detected by NGS were mapped and confirmed by PCR. Human Genomic DNA: Male was used as a control for the confirmatory experiments. (4539)
Human Genomic DNA: Male
Qin, S. et al.
Notes: In this study the Wizard® Genomic DNA Purification Kit was used to isolate DNA from Campylobacter coli. (4316)
Cock-Rada, A.M., Medjkane, S., Janski, N., Yousfi, N., Perichon, M., Chaussepied, M., Chluba, J., Langsley, G., and Weitzman, J.B.
Notes: These authors investigated the role of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP-9) in a reversible model of cancer that is initiated by infection with intracellular Theileria parasites. They found that gene induction by parasite infection was associated with trimethylation of histone H3K4 (H3K4me3) at the MMP-9 promoter. The H3K4 methyltransferase SMYD3 was the only histone methyltransferase upregulated upon infection. They therefore investigated the role of SMYD3 overexpression on MMP-9 expression and cell migration, identifying SMYD3 as an important new regulator of MMP-9 transcription. During the study they used the GloMax® Multi Luminometer to measure luminescence and absorbance in reporter and cell viability assays. They also used the Dual-Luciferase® Reporter Assay to measure SMYD3 activity in cells transfected with a SMYD3 reporter, and the pGL4-hRluc/TK plasmid for normalization of the experimental reporter activity. GoTaq® DNA polymerase was used in semi-quantitative RT-PCR. (4189)
Dual-Luciferase® Reporter Assay System 10-Pack
pGL4.74[hRluc/TK] Vector
GoTaq® DNA Polymerase
Wu, Z., Ren, X., Yang, L., Hu, Y., Yang, J., He, G., Zhang, J., Dong, J., Sun, L., Du, J., Liu, L., Xue, Y., Wang, J., Yang, F., Zhang, S. and Jin, Q.
Notes: Swab samples from 11 species of Chinese bats were vortexed in maintenance medium, filtered through a 0.45µm pore filter, centrifuged and resuspended. Any nonencapsidated (naked) nucleic acid was digested in a cocktail of enzymes including 20U of RNase ONE™ Ribonuclease prior to DNA and RNA purification. Conserved regions of the RNA-dependent RNA polymerase gene of astroviruses were reverse transcribed, amplified and cloned into the pGEM®-T Easy Vector for sequencing. (4552)
RNase ONE™ Ribonuclease
Wanaratana, S., Panyim, S. and Pakpinyo, S.
Notes: To investigate if house flies could act as a vector for avian influenza virus H1N5, flies exposed to the virus were homogenated and the homogenate used to inoculate 10-day-old embryonated chicken eggs (ECEs). Allantoic fluids were collected from the eggs, RNA purified from the samples and the presence of H1N5 assessed using M-specific primers and the AccessQuick™ RT-PCR System and looking for the 276bp amplimer. (4339)
Lopes. B.S., Evans, B.A., and Amyes, S.G.B.
Notes: This study investigated the genetic basis of carbapenem resistance in the multidrug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolate, Ab244. Transposable elements are known to play an important role in multidrug resistance in A. baumannii. The authors used a multiplex PCR approach to detect the presence of known resistance genes and insertion elements, followed by RT-PCR to study expression of the genes identified. For RT-PCR, cDNA was synthesized from 100 ng of RNA using the AccessQuick™ RT-PCR System. Results of the study indicated that the blaOXA-132 gene was inactivated in A. Baumannii AB244 by insertion of ISAba16, and that carbapenem resistance in that isolate was due to an alternate resistance mechanism caused by overexpression of the blaOXA-58 gene. (4344)
Casbon, J.A., Osborne, R.J., Brenner, S. and Lichtenstein, C.P.
Notes: DNA templates are often amplified by PCR during library generation prior to next-generation sequencing, but amplification can introduce biases and duplications that are not easily corrected. In this paper, the authors developed a simple method to count the number of input template molecules to reduce these PCR-related problems: The ligation of a degenerate base region to all fragments during library creation. To evaluate their approach to correct for biases and duplications, the authors created a library using Human Genomic DNA, amplified the library by inverse PCR using the GoTaq® Hot Start Polymerase and 1X Colorless GoTaq® Flexi Buffer, sequenced the resulting DNA fragments and assessed the quality of the next-generation sequencing data. (4160)
GoTaq® Hot Start Polymerase
Human Genomic DNA


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MCC Board of Trustees discusses millage renewal
SIDNEY — The fate of more than 60 programs and affordable tuition at Montcalm Community College (MCC) will likely come before the eyes of voters at the ballot box this November.
During Tuesday's morning MCC Board of Trustees meeting, board members, accompanied by several task force members, discussed the likely possibility of asking voters to renew the current 10-year millage.
According to MCC President Bob Ferrentino, over the next several months MCC will be implementing a public policy program to share information to the public on the college's 1.25 mill tax levy that is set to expire in early 2015.
Ferrentino said the MCC Board is considering placing the levy renewal proposal on the Nov. 4 ballot, stating "it is highly likely that this will happen," with a decision coming from the board in August.
Ferrentino said the current levy, approved by voters in 2005, provides nearly $2.5 million annually toward MCC's operating budget, which is approximately 18 percent of the college's total budget.
"It helps fund faculty and staff, facility maintenance, technology and other critical operating needs," he said. "The funding also helps us keep fees and tuition affordable."
According to Ferrentino, the renewal would not increase taxes, but would only extend the current tax levy an additional 10 years.
If the millage renewal lands on the November ballot and is approved by voters, Ferrentino said it would help fund more than 60 programs at the college, including nursing, allied health, business, manufacturing and computer technology.
By extending the millage into future years, Ferrentino said the additional funds would go toward benefiting four key market sectors; manufacturing skills development, health careers, integrated information technology, and agribusiness.
Perhaps most importably, Ferrentino said the millage renewal would have a positive impact on tuition.
"The mill levy plays an important role in keeping tuition and fees affordable," he said. "The college's tuition rates are close to the state average for community colleges."
In an effort to develop a comprehensive public outreach program to inform residents about the millage renewal, board members listened to a public policy program update presentation from Paul Hanley, senior vice president of George K. Baum & Co.
Hanley's company has performed market research in the form of phone calls and mailers that were sent out to residents. After several weeks of collecting and analyzing the data, Hanley said the initial results show that 86 percent of potential voters would be in favor of the millage renewal with the main concern being that tuition rates stay affordable.
The previous millage that passed in 2005 did so with a favorable 80 percent of the vote, but Hanley said an assumption that a millage renewal would be successful again would not be wise, and he commended the board for gathering additional research.
"We could just make the assumption that it passed 10 years ago, so why should we jump through all of these hoops to make sure it passes?" he asked. "It's worth the effort, because now we have data that we can go back to and feel confident in raising our hand and saying that we want to continue this tax."
Over time, Hanley said the general perception of what is needed at the college level, as far as funding from a millage is concerned, has changed.
"Five to 10 years ago, if I asked a question about bricks and mortar, maintaining facilities or replacing the roof, people loved that," he said. "But something's happening in the United States … now people want great teachers, great programs, these things that really, really matter. I like that we're at that point, but it does make it (harder to sell) the bond proposal."
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"This is all quite positive, but I think that we have to keep working towards our goal and making sure that everyone we come in contact with is properly informed," she said. "The message that this is truly a renewal and will not raise your taxes is very, very important. It's important not to just say 'everything looks good.'"
Ferrentino said the next step in the process will be to officially launch a campaign to inform residents within the college's district about the millage.
"Personally, as we keep moving forward toward August and November, the friends of MCC need to get active," he said. "As I reviewed the results, there are some "no's" that make you just shake your head. The good thing is, that's by far the minority. Those few people, I firmly believe, are just not informed and do not know what is going on. We have a job to do to communicate, but we have to develop our next-step strategy."


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"Cops wanna knock me, D.A. wanna box me in. But somehow, I beat them charges like Rocky." - Jay-Z
Beauty & The Geek, Episode 4
Last week on Beauty and the Geek...
Can I just say that the "social experiment" thing bothers me? I don't know why, but they just keep saying it over and over, and it annoys the crap out of me.
Now 4 teams remain. Richard and Mindi, Lauren and Bill, Chuck and Caitalin (pronounced "kite-a-lin"), and Shawn and Scarlet.
Richard & Mindi return to say "We didn't get eliminated," and Richard probably acts a little too boastful, thus annoying Chuck yet again. The boyfriend and I wonder if it could possibly be random that Richard, who was kind of the "star," and posterchild geek in many of the commercials is still around and getting so much attention. (Let it be known, though, that the boyfriend thinks all reality shows are fixed.) On the other hand, I suppose you could argue that he made it into all of the ads because he made it so far in the competition. Whichever.
They go to find out what this episode's challenges will be, where the host tells them, "Congratulations, you are half of the way through, and have a one-in-four chance at winning a quarter of a million dollars." Chuck says, in a voice over interview, "I resisted the temptation to point out that we were 4/7th, not 1/2 way through, and having a one-in-four chance of winning the prize was contingent on everybody's chances of winning being roughly equal." Yes! Right on. I like that.
This week's topic? The women's challenge will involve "finance," the guy's challenge will also involve numbers... phone numbers. How freakin' cheesey is this, the way they phrase these every week? No, wait, it gets worse. "You're going to learn how to be a man, and get a woman's phone number." Um... ok. Also, this week we learn that only one team will win, as the challenges will be somehow combined.
The men learn that they will have to invite one of the women to a romantic dinner. Chuck immediately asks Scarlett, thus building on last week's blooming romance. Richard spends some time deliberating who he should ask (ever heard of "beggars can't be choosers?") and, meanwhile, most of the women agree to dates with the other men. When Richard finally gets around to asking the women, he has the worst pick up line of all time. He repeats, over and over (first to Scarlet, then to Caitalin, then to Lauren - keep in mind, there were only 4 women left, and I don't think the men were allowed to ask their own partners.)
"I'm a little ill."
"You're feeling ill? Why?"
"Because I'm about to ask you out."
Gee, wow, what a way to get on a woman's good side. Just thinking about going out with you makes me ill! Men, take note - this is not a line you should learn from! Well, except in the instance of learning from the mistakes of others.
That night, the men go on their "dates" with the women of the house (not their partners.) It's a little unclear what they think the purposes of the dates are. For Chuck and Scarlet, I think that it's almost a "real" romantic date. And, Chuck bores the crap out of Scarlet. And I don't think it's because she wasn't bright enough to understand what he's talking about - I think it's because he's just boring. For Mindi and Caitalin (in their dates with Shawn and Bill, although possibly in the opposite order), it seems as if their dates are friends hanging out, maybe female-friend-giving-male-friend-some-romantic-advice. Not in terms of critiquing the "date," but just in terms of giving pointers for future dates or for the upcoming phone number challenge. Finally, for Richard (in his date with Lauren), the date is an opportunity to show off his absolute worst possible behavior and table manners. Or, alternatively, as I'm beginning to suspect, to establish himself as a "TV Personality" by continuing to play the nerd role and not possibly taking this "social experiment" seriously at all.
(Hey, totally off subject, but labeling someone a "tv personality" just reminded me of that guy that N.D.C. was talking about - you know... Miles Kendall, the douche. Ok, back to the show...)
Challenge Time: The women go shopping and are challenged to pick out new clothes for their men. The challenge part? They have to buy them a new wardrobe, sticking to a $1000 budget by adding the clothing costs, plus sales tax, all in their heads. It was a little confusing at first, but it comes down to the fact that they all got to keep the clothes (at first I thought maybe only the winner - the one that came the closest to $1K? - would win and give the clothes to their man.) Also, the new clothing is part of an overall makeover that will presumably help your man be able to get more phone numbers in his challenge. In the end, Lauren wins, with a total of $972 or something. She also wins "an advantage" for her team in the next part of the challenge.
The women bring the clothes back to the men. Chuck comments on the $200 pricetag on a pair of jeans, which makes me think that maybe, Caitalin, his partner, has read this list of things single men must own.
The makeover continues as the men also get their hair done, then do a dramatic coming-through-the-curtain-to-reveal-their-new-look. Some of the men have pretty drastic changes including haircuts and color. Shawn and Bill, for instance, look very different, and certainly more "metro." I think I might even go so far as to say that Bill looks less "hetero." Not in a bad way. In fact, I think he now may be a better looking guy than the host (who, himself, needs a makeover, in my opinion.) Chuck looks a little better - not drastically different, but a little nicer, and a little more confident. Richard? I don't really see the difference. Maybe he was beyond help? Or maybe he didn't want to ruin his "tv personality" as a geek.
Next round: The men go out to some kind of city plaza, with the goal of getting as many women's phone numbers as possible in 30 minutes. The men wear earpieces that their partners can use to give them help. We also learn that the advantage that Lauren won the previous day was a one phone number advantage, so that Bill started out one phone number ahead in the count.
I can't believe the lame attempts some of these guys make! I can't believe the lame things these women fall for!
Shawn (referring to the earpiece), while speaking to two ladies: "Ugh, I got this gooey thing in my ear." Eeeww!
Chuck develops this whole role that he's a gay man working on a film project. The women hand over their numbers at alarming rates - but if this were reality, what would they say if he called later? Here's an example of Chuck not really using the project as a social experiment to learn something that will translate to the real world.
Most of the other men seem to do pretty well with a simple "Hi, I'm (insert name here) ... " approach. Nothing too gimmicky. And that seems to work.
I don't think we see a running tally as the time continues. With only 5 minutes remaining, Richard reverts back to his personality, approaching women with lines like "Hi, I'm in the FBI, can I have your phone number? Hi, do you like garlic? ANYBODY WANT TO GIVE ME THEIR PHONE NUMBER?" Meanwhile, Shawn appears to be giving up, and is just mulling around saying "Ugh! I can't do this! I just want to go home." And Chuck is still raking in the phone numbers with his gay man working on a film project story. (Who here thinks, "Hi, I'm going to be a doctor, can I call you sometime?" would have worked just as well, if not better? So do I.)
And the winner is... CHUCK, the gay film student, with 13 numbers! (Bill, with the one number advantage, finished 3 numbers behind.) Immediately, Richard fears that he will be sent back to the elimination room, given his history and tensions with Chuck.
So, Chuck and Caitalin get to pick both teams that will go to elimination room. Lauren comments that she's confident that she and Bill will be safe because she and Caitalin are very close friends. Meanwhile, we know that Chuck doesn't want to get rid Shawn and Scarlet, with his little romance abloom. In fact, back at the house, we see Chuck give Scarlet a hug and whisper "Don't pack your bags." So, Richard are Mindi are a definite for the elimination room. Richard continues his theatrics by showing up to the announcement with a cigarette and blindfold, as if he were in front of the firing squad.
In the end, Chuck won out somehow, and Shawn and Scarlet are spared. (Or, if you're in the "It's all rigged" camp, the producers would rather see where Chuck & Scarlet's romance will go, and don't care much about Caitalin & Lauren's friendship.)
In the elimination room... Lauren and Mindi are quizzed on math and finance (questions like "If a guy gives you five dozen roses, how many roses do you have?" and "What's a 15% tip on $50?"). Some of the questions get pretty tough. I mean, I could do them easily with a pencil and paper, but in your head, they're kind of hard. Well, for me. But I guess that's why they always joke that lawyers went to law school because they couldn't do math. Mindi gets all 3 of her questions correct, Lauren gets only 1 out of 3.
Bill (Lauren's partner) and Richard (Mindi's partner) are quizzed on dating. Again, these are kind of tough, if not outright unfair. For example, Bill is asked, "On a first date, who should pick up the check?" Bill responds, "The guy should pick up the check." "No, that's wrong, the person who asked for the date, that's incorrect." Now, wait, that's INCORRECT? It's incorrect for the man to pay? Or to offer to pay? Even if he was asked out? This is stupid. Who's going to say it's incorrect for a man to pay? Now I know this show is fixed...
Richard's question is, "On a date, what is the minimum percentage you should tip at dinner so your date can see you are generous?" He answers "20%" which I pretty much agree with, because you want to date a guy who is a good tipper. He's "right." (Although, couldn't you really argue that the minimum might be less than 20%? Couldn't you impress a girl with your generosity by leaving 19% and tipping the coatcheck guy especially well? I guess not.) And with that, Richard leads 4 to 1, making him uncatchable by Bill, so Richard and Mindi win yet again, and Bill and Lauren are kicked out.
Oh, so sad. Richard kisses Lauren goodbye, and now Richard has kissed 2 girls. When the host mentions to Richard that Mindi is 6-0 on the elimination questions, Richard responds, "I told her I'm going to give her all the money when we're done." And Mindi adds, "He has said that a few times." Well, Mindi, as your lawyer, I advise you to GO DO SOMETHING IN RELIANCE OF THAT PROMISE! IMMEDIATELY!
Goodbye Lauren and Bill. Bill, you were getting to cute to be a "geek" anyway. Maybe now you can get a role as one of the fab five or something.
Next time on Beauty and the Geek... Camping! Complete with carrying huge backpacks, lots of falling down, and Chuck shouting at Richard. Oooh, it's going to be good! And it's tomorrow! So, stay tuned!
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Not that I would ever watch a show such as the one you describe above but...MAN! That little Richard guy is driving me up the frickin wall! Ugh. Ok. I feel better now.ReplyDelete
I love this show.
Oh, and what's with the $200 pants? Unless they made my ass look like Brad Pitt's...I can't imagine spending that much cash on jeans...not that I've ever compared my ass to Brad's..or even know what it looks like for that matter! I gotta go.
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I was also annoyed by the answer to "who picks up the check." I think they were basing the questions/answers on the book they gave the men to read. As though that is the bible for dating or something. I also agree with your take on the makeovers. I think it was that shirt that made him look a little less hetero.ReplyDelete
Richard is really bugging me, but I suppose that is the point. I wish he would just stop acting. (It is easier to handle rejection when you aren't being yourself, I suppose). I am still waiting for some monumental twist, but maybe it isn't going to happen.
Thank God for you, Blonde Justice--I missed B&tG last week, and what with Television Without Pity cold-heartedly ignoring the show, I was feeling totally lost going into tonight's episode.ReplyDelete
I totally agree that there were no real right answers to some of those questions. This is definitely evidence of possible fixing--it seems like they could have picked the "correct" answers based on who they want to keep on the show. The Chuck/Richard friction does make for good TV . . .
I never watched the show before last week, but last week I zoned in feeling fully updated thanks to your brilliant weekly commentaries. I was disappointed that Richard and Mindi didn't lose. I thought her answers came a little too easily given that she didn't demonstrate a great deal of mathematical genius in the challenge of the day. So, I was already thinking it was a fix when the whole "guy's don't pay for the first meal" thing came up. Come on - that's one of my golden rules! The man *always* pays on the first date.ReplyDelete
"Ashton Kutcher is celebrating after learning his new hit reality show 'Beauty and the Geek' has been ordered for a second season.""Ashton Kutcher is celebrating after learning his new hit reality show 'Beauty and the Geek' has been ordered for a second season."ReplyDelete


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Have Haagen Dazs ever got it wrong on the dessert front? Granted there are some flavours more suited to some than others but everyone has a favourite, they are not too cluttered like Ben & Jerry's so now they have delved into the world or sorbet. It is not as soft as other sorbets and the texture is not as light and bubbly. The colour is a very bold 'raspberry' a deep pinky red - not quite the colour found in nature! I'm sure the added colours are in no way on the sunny delight scale though!! Now to the important issue the taste - its a very distinctive sharp flavour with a kick to it. You either like it or you don't.It can be overpowering after a while but its certainly a refreshing dessert and makes a change from the usual lemon or blackcurrant. However being Haagen Dazs it is on the expensive side and you'd exspect a much bigger tub but definitely worth a try.
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Phoenix Ends Busy Weekend with 6-1 Win Over Eastern Illinois
MILWAUKEE (GreenBayPhoenix.com) - The Green Bay men's tennis team capped off a busy weekend on Sunday with a 6-1 victory over Eastern Illinois in a neutral site contest played at Marquette University in Milwaukee. It was the third match in as many days for the Phoenix, which went 2-1 over the weekend, improving its overall record to 6-3.
"I am very proud of the way our team stepped up today to close out the weekend with a solid performance," Phoenix head coach Mark Thomas said. "We had a few players that were quite ill, so not everyone was playing at 100 percent which forced others to step into higher positions and I thought they played excellent."
Green Bay won all three doubles matches on Sunday to secure the doubles point, then went on to take five of the six singles contests for the victory.
Erik Finkenbrink (Duelman, Germany) was a two-time winner on Sunday, earning wins in both the No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles matches. The sophomore first teamed up with classmate Josh Oothoudt (Minot, N.D.) in the top doubles spot to defeat EIU's Matyas Hilgert and Jamie Firth 8-6. Finkenbrink then dominated his singles contest, earning a 6-1, 6-1 win over Michael Sperry.
Senior Fabian Gogolin (Cologne, Germany) and junior Henning Jess (Kaltenkirchen, Germany) paired up to win the No. 2 doubles match, beating Sperry and Charlie Dryden 8-5. Gogolin and Jess also won their singles contests, as Gogolin picked up a 1-6, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Warren Race at No. 3 and Jess cruised to a 6-0, 6-2 win over Volodymyr Zverkovsky in the No. 5 matchup.
Green Bay next heads to Madison for a contest with its in-state rivals from Wisconsin next Friday at 1 p.m.
Bay 6, Eastern Illinois 1
1. Erik Finkenbrink (GB) def. Michael Sperry (EIU) 6-1, 6-1
2. Paul Swanson (GB) def. Matyas Hilgert (EIU) 6-4, 6-3
3. Fabian Gogolin (GB) def. Warren Race (EIU) 1-6, 6-2, 6-2
4. Josh Oothoudt (GB) def. Charlie Dryden (EIU) 6-3, 6-3
5. Henning Jess (GB) def. Volodymyr Zverkovsky (EIU) 6-0, 6-2
6. Kevin Bauman (EIU) def. Mike Wesley (GB) 6-1, 6-3
1. Finkenbrink/Oothoudt (GB) def. Hilgert/Firth (EIU) 8-6
2. Gogolin/Jess (GB) def. Sperry/Dryden (EIU) 8-5
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Navistar Sued Over International MaxxForce Engines
LISLE, IL — Three trucking companies are suing truck and engine maker Navistar International, claiming that Navistar did not tell them about defects and problems with its Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2010 MaxxForce engines.
The carriers want "to recover lost profits due to the unreasonable downtime, out-of-pocket expenses related to the breakdowns and the diminished value on trade-in or resell for the units due to their excessive repair histories and failure to be EPA 2010 emissions regulations certified," according to a press release.
Law firm Miller Weisbrod claims Navistar misled its clients about the exhaust gas recirculation technology on the engines, including them being certified to meet the EPA's 2010 emissions standards.
The law firm is representing Americorp Xpress Carriers, Texas; First Express, Tenn.; and Floyd Blinsky Trucking, Washington, in the suits.
The carriers claim they've had repeated and excessive breakdowns on their trucks powered by the MaxxForce engines, including components such as the EGR cooler, EGR valve, turbochargers, and clogged fuel injectors.
The lawsuits involve model years 2011 and 2012 International tractors with MaxxForce engines. They also name the clients' respective International truck dealers, who sold and/or performed repairs on their tractor-trailers. The cases were filed in state courts in Dallas, Nashville, and Tacoma.
"Our investigation has revealed the problems with the MaxxForce engine are pervasive throughout the trucking industry. Our firm is representing numerous other companies and anticipate filing dozens of more cases in states across the country," said Clay Miller, partner, Miller Weisbrod.
Navistar stopped making the 15-liter MaxxForce Class 8 heavy-duty diesel engines in July 2012 and was abandoning the use of its EGR-only technology on all Class 8 engines.
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ALVA, Okla. - The Northwestern Oklahoma State University baseball team lost both ends of a doubleheader against No. 7 Oklahoma Baptist falling 6-1 and 4-3 at Myers Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Game One - Box Score
The Rangers (32-20, 16-11 Sooner Athletic Conference) couldn't figure out Bison starting pitcher Chris Witschi, who held Northwestern to just one run on four hits.
Oklahoma Baptist got on the board in the top of the first inning off of Ranger starting pitcher Clay Thomas (6-6), but Thomas settled down and held a tough lineup at bay until the fifth inning.
In the meantime the Rangers, knotted the game in the third inning after Patrick Johnson grounded out to second base to plate Flores, who started the inning with a single.
Oklahoma Baptist took the lead for good in the fifth. With one out, the Bison had three consecutive singles before x Colon grounded out to first to make the game 2-1.
The Bison put the game away with a four-run sixth inning with the big hit being a single off the bat of x Nelson. His two-run single put the Bison up 6-1.
Johnson, Juan Natal, Flores and George Mendoza had the Ranger hits in game one.
Game Two - Box Score
Northwestern lost the rubber game of the series 4-3 despite outhitting the Bison 10-6.
Jason Martyn (8-3) started on the hill for the Rangers giving up four runs over five innings of work. The Ranger offense nearly took Martyn off the hook staging a fifth inning rally off of Bison starting pitcher Jesus Carlos.
Flores doubled to lead off the inning and reached third on a wild pitch. Mendoza singled to make the game 4-1. With two outs, Camilo Baldelomar singled to put runners on first and second. Jonathan Freemyer followed that with a two-run double to make the game 4-3.
The Rangers tried to mount a seventh inning rally on Carlos. Natal doubled to the wall in left but was thrown out at third for the second out of the inning. Carlos fanned Baldelomar to end the game.
Johnson, Freemyer and Flores each had two hits for the Rangers.
The losses end a 10-game winning streak for the Rangers. Northwestern sits fifth in the SAC with three conference games remaining against St. Gregory's.
The Rangers could finish as high as fourth or as low as eighth depending on the outcome of next week's games. The Rangers have clinched a spot in the SAC Tournament and will play at either No. 1 Oklahoma City or No. 7 Oklahoma Baptist.
The SAC Tournament will be May 1-4 with game times to be determined.
MISSION STATEMENT: Northwestern Oklahoma State University provides quality educational and cultural opportunities to learners with diverse needs by cultivating ethical leadership and service, critical thinking and fiscal responsibility.


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Suitcase Prompts Evacuation Of Valley Casino Parking Lot
Augustine Casino parking lot shut down for several hours for investigation
COACHELLA, Calif. - An empty suitcase left unattended in the Augustine Casino parking lot caused concerns for residents living in the area.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department says they got a call around 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning reporting that someone left an abandoned suitcase in the parking lot.
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Have you read The Secret Garden? It was number 15 on the list. Do you think it deserves that exalted spot? My next read is Tuck Everlasting — one that I've never read before. Please join me if you have a couple of free days (it's short – 139 pages in my library copy) and, if you've seen it, should I watch the movie?
Schedule – November through March
note: dates are not necessarily set in stone – posts may go up a day or two before or after
November 30 – #16 Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt (1975)
— always wanted to read (may pair with watching the 2002 film)
December 15 – #93 Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson (2001)
— trying to read more of Ibbotson's wonderful stories, this is set in Brazil
December 31 – #33 Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien (1971)
— a childhood favorite (will pair with watching the 1982 film, another favorite)
January 15 – #75 The Saturdays by Elizabeth Enright (1941)
— a new-to-me book, 1st in a series
January 31 – #10 Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson (1977)
— first time reading on my own, was read to us by teacher in 6th grade
February 15 – #25 The Watsons Go to Birmingham, 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis (1995)
— new to me, a great read for Black History Month
February 28 – #97 The Diamond in the Window by Jane Langton (1962)
— new to me, out of print so check your local library
March 15 – #12 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling (1999)
— going to be my first time reading it with Z, 3rd in a series (duh)
Kristen is the is fabulous mind behind We Be Reading and is an entrepreneur, mom and sometimes scientist who loves to read and get other people reading. Her son, Z, is an eight year old boy who also loves to read and write his own books.


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Boxing back in Boston!
Cappiello Promotions returns on June 27 at The Roxy in Boston with a nine-bout event, to be held in association with Seminole Warriors Boxing. In the main event, two New England favorites square off for the second time, when Hartford, CT's Mike "Machine" Oliver (21-2, 7 KO's) takes on Lynn, Massachusetts' Castulo Gonzalez (9-8, 3 KO's) for the New England Jr. Featherweight title. While just over a year ago Oliver was knocking on the door of a world title, back-to-back knockout losses have since left his future in question, hence the rematch with fellow stable-mate, and once prior foe, Gonzalez. "Both of these guys are coming off losses," stated Cappiello Promotions President Rich Cappiello. "The winner of this fight goes on, and the loser quite possibly goes away…for good! Oliver won their first encounter via ninth round stoppage (2/18/06), but Castulo had plenty of moments in that fight. This is a great opportunity for both fighters to rejuvenate their respective careers."
In the super middleweight co-feature bout New Haven, CT's Elvin Ayala (19-3, 8 KO's) takes on Lawrence, Massachusetts' extremely heavy-handed Eddie Caminero (5-1, 5 KO's). While Ayala is far more experienced, having once fought Arthur Abraham in Germany for Abraham's IBF World Title (3/29/08), Caminero's fists of iron, and straight-forward attack, may make this the most interesting fight of the evening! "Listen, Elvin is a tremendous fighter," Cappiello stated. "However, Elvin best not be thinking of this as a tune-up fight. He has the experience, but Caminero has the equalizer, in both hands. This kid can punch, and he knows it. Eddie is coming into this fight thinking he is going to knock Elvin out! Elvin had better be in shape, and prepared for him."
In a special undercard attraction Framingham, Massachusetts' "Irish" Danny O'Connor (6-0, 2 KO's), an extremely accomplished amateur, and heavily touted professional prospect, steps up to take on Longuevil, Canada's Sebastian Hamel ((10-18, 1 KO) in a junior welterweight clash slated for six rounds. O'Connor's amateur pedigree drew the attention of boxing promoters nationwide and, ultimately, resulted with his signing with the event's co-promoter, Seminole Warriors Boxing. However, O'Connor will be in for his toughest professional test to date in Hamel. "To say that Hamel's record is deceiving would be an understatement," Cappiello exclaimed! "Hamel just recently lost a majority decision to Paul Delgado (20-9-1, 4 KO's), while fighting in Massachusetts. Hamel has a heck of a lot of experience, and against a heck of a lot of very, very talented fighters. This fight represents a huge test for any fighter with only six professional fights, regardless of all their amateur accomplishments. But, O'Connor is definitely up to the challenge. Campaigning as a junior welterweight, he is quite possibly the most promising Irish-American fighter out of New England since the legendary "Irish" Micky Ward. He has that much potential!"
Also slated for action on the undercard:
Middleweights – Six Rounds
Andre Nevsky (6-0, 3 KO's) vs. Roberto Burgess (4-1, 2 KO's)
Heavyweights – Four Rounds
Phil "Killa" Miller (4-0, 2 KO's) vs. Jonathan Felton (6-15, 5 KO's)
Heavyweights – Four Rounds
Rashad Minor (1-1, 1 KO) vs. Ernest Blackwell (Pro Debut)
Junior Lightweighs – Four Rounds
Frankie Trader (4-0, 2 KO's) vs. Javier Dennis (1-3, 1 KO)
Junior Middleweights – Four Rounds
Derek Silveira (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Antonio Chaves Fernandez (0-1)
Junior Welterweights – Four Rounds
Edwin Rosado (1-5, 1 KO) vs. Jose Velasquez (1-6, 1 KO)
"It's a great feeling to bring professional boxing back to Boston, in particular, The Roxy," Cappiello exclaimed. "The Roxy is one of the best venues to watch a night of professional boxing, and Cappiello Promotions, in association with Semonole Warriors Boxing, is thrilled to have the opportunity to put on this event at such a great venue. The card is jam-packed with talent, prospects, and extremely well-matched fights, from top to bottom. It's going to be a terrific night of professional boxing in Boston, and we are, absolutely, expecting a full-house!"
Tickets, priced at $75, $55, & $40, are available now by calling 508-586-CAPP (2277). Doors to "The Showdown at Early Sunset" open at 3:30 PM, with the first fight slated for 5 PM. For further information call 508-586-2277 or visit www.cappielloboxing.com
Promoter: Cappiello Promotions in assaciation with Seminole Warriors Boxing
Venue: The Roxy – Boston, Massachusetts
Date: Saturday, June 27
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new, nice and clean; no traffic; free parking, internet; satellite tv; rustic and modern at the same time, nature ...
being in the countryside but also within driving distance ie 3km to city centre ie sorrento, i also liked the clenliness and the sizes of the rooms. none i can think of
This is a really pleasant b&b - special attention has been given to its design, it offers a beautiful view on Sorrento and the sea, it is impecably clean and the staff is really friendly (although not all of them speak English very well). Our room (Carducci) was really spacious for my husband and I, plus our 9 months old baby (free babycot). The location was a very good base for exploring the Amalfi Coast (6-7 km to the center of Sorrento or Positano). Also, the nearby restaurant that the staff reccomended to us, Zio Sam, has delicious food (linguini with seafood are a must), a typical friendly and relaxed Italian atmosphere, and a lovely terrace with view to the sea. I will warmely reccomend this b&b for my friends. The location is fine if you are using a car all the time, but it isn't the best place to take a walk around, as the streets are really narrow.
Very friendly hotel with great location.
Good location , wonderfull view, modern and stylish premisses ( marble everywhere) , nice terrace with music. Service and generosity of the owners of the hotel. Lift. Good TV and Wi-Fi network for free. No restaurant.
Our favourite hotel in the region. Wonderful room in an old villa, perfect service (like free internet access, very helpful staff) very nice rooms. We would recommend it immediately! The quality of the bed (mattress) could have been better. Finding a nice restaurant was not so easy.
Nothing When we arrived it was very difficult for us to find it. We spent more than 2 hours looking for it and when we asked people for directions no one knew about it. When we finally found it, we found out that this is a house with no lift and they gave us a room on the 3rd floor, with no lift and we had to pass through loads of toys and barbie doll houses which were laying all over the place. We then decided not to stay at the hotel and asked them to cancel the booking. Maria grazia, the owner gave us a room which was not the one we booked and when I asked her why she told us that alll the other rooms are full. However when I spoke to the receptionist, she told us that we were the only people there and therefore it was not true that the room we booked was full this was a very bad experience and in fact we then had to look for another hotel where to stay. The photos on the website do not match the reality. This was our worst experience when travelling abroad.
Location was excellent, walking distance to the beach, 5 minutes from railway station, nice quiet rooms (ours #2 was very spacious), lovely terrace for breakfast (we had dinner there as well), quite large selection at breakfast (even cheese and salami), the staff was very friendly, there was cumputer you could use in the lobby (although the printer didn't work), we could use the fridge in the kitchen The coffee at breakfast was terrbile, our air conditioning got turned off so that we couldn't get it back on by ourselves a couple of times (once it was off all night long = HOT), the bathroom leaked water into the room when taking a long shower (I bet there is water damage under the floor)
My father thought the family was friendly and liked the historical aspect of the building. The rest of us found little to enjoy at this B&B. No A/C, 30+ yr old twin beds put together on cot stand for double bed, cold breakfast only, hard to find, no parking, noisy farm animals from 5am to midnight, teenage daughter left in charge of office during day, no shower/bath only, cleaning by maid only some days. I would not stay here again or recommend it at all.
It was a very relaxing hotel and fabulous staff
The View, which is found anywhere in Sorrento as it on the side of the sea!! Also the bar and its staff were nice enough. Everything, pretty much. Especially the room service, food and room and hotel decor etc...
The nearness to the beach Not really
The hotel is so beautiful, but I like more the modern style. The hotel seems to be old
Outstanding views, proximity to the main Piazza in Sorrento, lush gardens, and very peaceful. No
The location was magnificent. It didn't seem like a five star hotel based on the rooms and facility. The location and service were great, but other than that - why is this five star?
Too far from Sorrento
Top hotel, e-mailed them beforehand to tell them it was my wedding anniversary. They upgraded me to a superior sea view. there was champagne in the room on arrival. This hotel is 5 star in every way. little touches like robes and slippers are nice also. downsides. it is a 20 minute walk to the town square. the hotel shuttle bus does not run at convenient times for guests. there is however a local bus outside the main entrance that costs only 1 euro. no.
Great hotel with a wonderful views wish we had more time to enjoy the facilities Too far to walk to centre hotel shuttle should go to the centre instead of half way
Great architecture. lovely and well kept parc, very friendly and professional stuff - a place to relax and enjoy!
the comfort of the room, the delicious breakfast, the suitability of location within Sorrento As afore mentioned, pool hours
Location, 5 mins from town centre and convienient for all cultural attractions via local transport which is cheap. Restaurants were plenty and excellent, though a litle expensive. Surprised they had no tea/coffee making facilities in the room though the room did have a well stocked mini bar.
Good Pool Area. Great Views over Sorrento. Close proximity to Sorrento town.
The location is great! A quick 5 minute walk into town. The images are very misleading. The hotel does not face front to the ocean as shown in the pictures. Also a double bed is 2 beds pushed together. The only great thing about the hotel is its location. Otherwise its just an average hotel.
Great views and people friendly. LOCATION excellent
Staff, food No Gym
The outstanding view of the bay from almost everywhere in public areas of the hotel. It is just outside the town but a walk of less than five minutes puts you on the main street. Our room (507) smelt a little damp although it appeared to be dry i.e the bedding and our clothes never felt damp. A minor issue and I would certainly use the room again.
The breakfast and the stunning views from the dining room were the higlights for us. Even the garden bedrooms were a good size and well furnished and equipped. We thought the choice available on the television packages were excellent for allowing us to relax in our room when the weather did not alow us to venture outside. The food in the restaurant in the evening was good but we felt the price precluded regular utilisiation. Also, the lack of tea and coffee facilities in the room was a source of consternation for us being big tea drinkers.
Fantastic view of coast and Sorrento from a spacious and elegant room.
good location, efficient checkin etc, very well maintained throughout The reception staff all seemed very abrupt and direct, all other staff were much more helpful, and polite
Nice room, fantastic view, pleasant staff and very very relaxing. Breakfast selection a bit limited for a hotel of this general high standard
The hotel staff was extremly attentive & helpful , the shuttle service to d/t Sorrento was punctual. The walls are quite thin & you can hear you your neighbours taking a bathq/shower
The sea view is good, though it is a fair distance from the coast. The food in the hotel is not at all good.
The views and the pool facility was very good. Poor information on the excursions, local exhibitions etc..Were misdirected to pick up point for the hotel bus so got a lift on another hotel's bus-presidente. Needs to be more bus contact with the centre of Sorrento in the late afternoon-many of us walked and the last section is dangerous-no pavement. Because of this would book again with a hotel within Sorrento.
great location, rooms not so good, very old fashion but staff very friendly.the pool was great. the rooms were old and just very quite .not much to do apart from pool. restaurant not that great .
The room was good size with balcony and fantastic view of the sea. The front desk staff very helpful. The hotel shuttle to town and back was convenient and very much on time. The dinning room staff (we only had breakfasts there) were rude and not attentive. Every guest had the same complain.
Excellent pool, good size rooms, helpful staff. Breakfast was poor and exactly the same each day.
pool , bus to town , staff breakfast limited in choice
Fantastic room and views from the hotel terrace. Good location away from the town and excellent free bus service. Lovely clean hotel Entertainment only geared towards the older generation. Livelier music and bar around the pool area would have seriously improved our stay and for the other thirty somethings staying in the hotel. A less formal evening meal option by the pool restaurant would have tempted us to eat there. Lunchime options were excellent.
I felt the Vesuvio was busy catering to the tour group crowd. Most of which where older people. They were so busy catering to these groups of people that I think the individual hotel stayer got a little ignored. WiFi was really only accessible in the lobby but it was a 5.00 euro one time charge. The had good shuttle service down the hill to town. If you miss the bus it is at least 25 euro cab ride back.The staff was not memorable but the breakfast was okay. They serve buffet style. If you are a coffee drinker it takes a long time to get a second cup as they are busy with the guest who came with a tour group.
very friendly helpful staff
This is a special place offering extremly good value for money although perhaps initially out of some budgets I would recommend spending the extra cash. The room was outstanding with a magnificant view of the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius. They did not over charge for extras drinks etc. The staff are very friendly and curtious may only complaint is that I could not stay longer! I would however not recommend the hotel for young children as it is not really set up to cater for them compared to some. Nothing
very nice property. we were able to walk to many things of interest.
The Lobby and outside area is nice. The rooms smelled like moth balls. Very noisy, we changed hotels after our first night. The staff did not go out of their way to help us.
The breakfast was very good, lots of variety and plenty. Some of the staff were not very welcoming and friendly.
location, value for money, views from rooftop terrace
Close to Sorrento town centre Number of extras that needed to be paid for, i.e. wireless internet
We liked the size of the room and the sea view from our balcony. No complaints.
The hotel was placed very well for Train station, bus station the town and a sea view - boats/ferries were also close by. The hotel staff were amazing and so friendly - hotel fsacilities excellent - I would strongly recomment this hotel
Clean, well-designed layout, excellent breakfast, very good location - short walk from train station and into town- good view from the balcony, and very helpful and gracious staff. The in-room safe required a separate key from the desk, but it still did not work.
Sea view - good bfast and good staff Initial room very disappointing
The hotel is in located in a spectacular spot - built into the cliff face overlooking Naples bay and Mount Vesuvius. The only criticism was of the front desk staff, who were a little rude at times. All other staff were very helpful and friendly.
Absolutely spotless, pleasant staff, views outstanding, location brilliant, food tasty, No tea & coffee making facilities in room.
The staff, especially Giovanni & Associates were outstanding. The maid service The ants were out of control. Before guests arrive and at least every other day, each room should be routinely sprayed for control. Also, gustes should be informed about not leaving any type of open food laying around. Bedding (sheets, pillow cases, and outer blaket if soiled) need to be changed daily without asking. Soaps and shampoo should be readily available and replenished daily.
The location, with seaview, is excellent. The room was comfortable, except for the pillow which was a bit thin for my liking. Breakfast was satisfying. On the whole, the hotel had a very comfortable feeling. At such rates, Wi-Fi should be free.
the excellent and discreet service from the reception staff. The service and food we received on the platform at the beach was extremely good. The breakfast buffet was not to as a high standard as i thought it should have been for a hotel of this kind.
The location and the staff
Each member of staff was highly attentive. Beautiful reception rooms. Breathtaking views. Very comfortable rooms with sea views. Very good quality food. There were no tea/coffee making facilities in bedrooms. There was no iron and/or ironing board in bedrooms.
The hotel and the grounds were beautiful. It had agreat gardens and a view of Naple Bay was perfect. If you had a room on the street side it was very noisey. Also they do not start the air condition and beach acess till May.
We enjoyed the many views of the sea from the hotel gardens. Sorrento was more pleasurable because of this grand hotel.
Nice location Very poor staff / very expensive given quality of room and facilities (i.e. no business center)
Very good location for Sorrento town centre and the railway station. Pleasant views over the Bay of Naples.
Hotel is very beautifully decorated, all floors are marble, and has great open spaces and sitting areas to enjoy. The back of hotel (really front) is on the bluff overlooking the water and has a huge swimming pool. It was too late in the season for us to enjoy but I'm sure it would be wonderful in the summertime. Also, there are grapefruit and oranges growing on the rear grounds where you can wander and stroll through all the lovely flowers and trees. It is a wonderful location, right downtown in Sorrento within a 5 minute walk from shopping and dining. I highly recommend this hotel.
2nd time staying in this beautiful hotel, loved it. Very clean, staff are great and very helpful and best breakfast.
Very conveniently located to the train station and the town centre (about 5 min walk each). Stunning views over Bay of Naples. Broad range of food for breakfast. Plenty of fresh fruit. Breakfast dishes not cleared from table till after we left.
The graciousness of the manager of the hotel. Everyone tried to make you feel at home. We had no dislikes.
Excellent view and quiet. Breakfast is also good. Car park is important none
hotel staff and location
The hotel has an excellent location Hotel would benefit from a gym and a spa partiularly in times of poor weather
view from balcony was super no
one of the best hotels we have ever visited.wonderful location superb view very comfortable . and charming staff.. no criticism whatever
Great location, near to center, yet at the quiet edge of town. Very close to the only gluten free restaurant in town. A short walk to the ferries that go to Capri. Great view to the sea. Great with private parking. A bit expensive for wifi use. No minibars in room
nice room, small but serviceable bathroom with shower, restaurant open until midnight, helpful staff, good buffet breakfast included pay 10 euros per night for parking, too far to walk to center so pay 15-20 euros for taxi
The friendliness of all the staff - they were wonderful;!! Could not fault anything.
The front desk staff was courteous and helpful. We were in the hotel for a week, and in that time there was no variance in the breakfast buffet at any time. The buffet staff were courteous, and didn't smile at any time. Although advertised as Air Conditioned rooms, the air conditioning had been turned off for the season in spite of warm, sunny days.
Nothing It was one of the worse hotels we stayed at
Close to the town center.
On the far end of the main street of Sorrento. Main train/bus station 15 mins walk. Port 15-20 mins walk. Lobby and common spaces are rather cute. Our rooms were rather dark. Noise from other rooms. Breakfast included in price but quality is below average. No WLAN in rooms, but available in the lobby. No printing facility. Water pressure problems. They tried to charge more than was agreed at booking, but then admitted their fault.
Comfort No
We found this hotel to be very comfortable clean and a great location.Staff were pleasant and very helpful. breakfast could be improved a little.
We loved the hotel. The rooms were clean, it was in a fabulous location, and the breakfast was excellent. It was definitely worth the money to stay there. The staff. At the front desk they were very rude every time we walked in to get our key (except for the night guy, he was very pleasant!). When we requested to stay an extra day we were told it was no problem, and then we were questioned by the same person as to why we were not leaving on our initial proposed day. The staff at breakfast were difficult... our last morning took 25 minutes of trying to get their attention before someone finally asked us if we wanted coffee. The hotel was great but don't expect friendly or prepared staff!
The friendliness and courtesy of all staff, wonderfully comfortable and spotlessly clean rooms, excellent food. The hotel website states that all standard double rooms have a balcony with a view of the beautiful gardens. However, the view from both our room and our friends' were of a brick wall and someone's washing line. This was the only complaint we had and, as we did not spend very much time in our rooms, did not bother us. However, for someone staying at the hotel for a longer period who might perhaps want to sit on the balcony and enjoy the view, it would certainly have spoilt it for them so they should really change what is stated on their website as it is obviously not accurate for all rooms.
Excellent Hotel, centerally located in Sorrento, everything associated with the Hotel is of a very high standard, including breakfast and the staff.
The Grand Hotel La Favorita is simply an amazing hotel. Everything about it exceeded my expectations. I came to stay for my sisters wedding in sorrento and my stay at the hotel made the trip fantastic. The decor in the hotel is beautiful, the roof top pool and views are just fantastic. The rooms are large, bright and extremely clean. The breakfast is fantastic and last but not least the staff really are brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble to them and they make an effort to interact with the guests and go out of their way to make your stay unforgetable. This hotel should be a 5 star. I would recommend it to anyone and will certainly be returning myself in the future. Thanks to all at the hotel.
Very elegant hotel, delicious buffet breakfast & attentive staff not one complaint - perfect!!
Nice hotel with excellent value for the money. Enjoyed breakfast and drinks on the roof top.
Great location to all that was needed for touring, lovely clean and modern hotel, breakfast was great. Friendly and helpful staff
The rooftop pool had fantastic views and the bar was beautifully furnished. The staff were helpful and friendly. There was noise of running water from the walls at times.
The hotel is very clean with lovely rooms and is in an excellent location for getting around Sorrento. The lack of WiFi in the rooms and the only English language TV station is a news channel.
The service is excellent no
The staff were very nice and kindley and helped us in everyway they could if we asked them for, and the room was lovley and very clean.
beautiful hotel location, misrepresented services.
It was away from the tourist spots in Sorrento. Would highly recommend renting a car. Room was a bit victorian/old looking.
Nice hotel, perfect location, splendid view, excellent and professional staff, breakfast with fresh orange juice, pancakes and spumante. If you want to feel realy comfortable, don´t hesitate to choose this hotel. Absolutely no.
the nice welcome of the stuff
The staff were great and offered us a free upgrade. The hotel was fantastically located just outside Sorrento in the hills in a very quiet location The breakfast selection was not great unless you got there early
The staff is great!
Hotel has a very nice view over the bay of Sorrento; rooms and services offered are mid standards; staff helpful Very much out of the city; there is nothing around the hotel; even to buy water you have to go down to city; hotel tried to solve this problem by shuttle services. Shuttle leaves to and from the city center three times in the morning and three times in the evening; it is free of charge and the driver is kind; however it takes 20-30 minutes and the road has a lot of curves as the hotel is up on the hill.
The views fom our terace were spectacular, hotel staff were excellant No restaurent in hotel which would hav been nice for lunch but breakfast was great and when we asked about lunch they did offer to make sandwiches
The hotel is very clean and modern. The staff were very friendly and accommodated any requests we had, especially car parking facilities. Breakfast buffet was the usual but the staff and the coffee were excellent. The hotel is central to Sorrento making it easy to access all the local facilities. The only problem i had with this hotel was the pool. It was a roof top pool which meant it was very small. But this would not put me off going back again.
Well located, close to shops & resaurants. See-through elevator. Wide range breakfast choice, well-serviced. WiFi required re-entry of username and password when session was paused for a short time.
Very nice hotel, wonderful location, Very good breakfast and very clean. We loved everything
Excellent place to stay. Staff were very pleasant and efficient. Room was nice. Breakfast buffet was outstanding. Conveniently located to main town and train. Would stay again..
Arrived in Sorrento for a short break with my boyfriend.Hotel in great location,less than 5 mins walk from main square,beach etc.Hotel extremely clean and fresh,rooftop solarium with great views.Breakfast had great variety and very helpful staff throughout regarding local services and amenities.Will definitely return to Sorrento and would definitely stay at Hotel Plaza again.
Nice style, very nice position. The staff are always been kind and the service is nice. Walls are so thin you really hear anything is happening not only in the halls but in any other room.
Great location in center of town, comfortable modern rooms, and attentive staff make the Hotel Plaza an excellent choice in Sorrento.
The decoration is very modern and new. The staff nice and the breakfast very good.
The hotel is really new and opened since few days. Is visible that organization must be improved. Anyway the hotel is really in the center of Sorrento. The hotel has not car parking. Anyway at only few meters there is a public car parking but the price per day is 20 euro.
Staff is excellent only one key
The location of the hotel was central to shops and restaurants. We also liked the convenience of a car park and friendly, helpful staff.
The staff were wonderful... friendly, very helpful, kind and customer focused. The location of the hotel is fantastic - beautiful views across the bay of Naples, very little traffic noise, a small park just outside the front yet a stones through from the main town centre, shops and restaurants. The room was lovely but the bed and pillows were very hard and would be uncomfortable if you're a bit stiff and achey like me. Also the sound proofing between the rooms was not brilliant We could hear next doors' conversations and TV. The gym could be a great asset as the room layout is very good but unfortunately much of the equipment needed replacement or refurbishment and the weight bars were the wrong size for the bench press bench which is a basic error. So with no additional cost of equipment but more maintenance and more thought this could have been an excellent facility. Finally the quality of the breakfast was a bit "iffy" for the quality of hotel and this put us off trying the restaurant in the evening and we ate out all the time.
We did not eat at the hotel but had room service and all items were good with generous portions ( a thing becoming increasingly rare in Italy, unfortunately The lounge area was a little tired and would greatly improve the general atmosphere and overall impression if it could be refurbished
Perfect location and comfortable The smallest and old TV set I've seen last years. Shower was broken and very old
Very nicely appointed hotel, comfortable and good quality. Public square outside hotel attracts young folk until early hours of the morning. Noisy motor scooters, same all over Italy?
The hotel has a huge pool. Rooms were kept spotless. Good location off of main area with only a 5-10 minute walk away to everything. What made this hotel great however was the staff. From day one they were calling us by name. They were always pleasant and helpful with anything we needed. This was the first of four hotels we stayed at on our trip. I wish it was the last because then we would have saved the best for last. No other hotel's staff compared to this one.
execeptional customer service.....such a good experience!!! It's location. each night after 7pm the police close off the only street you can drive through to the hotel. To get to the hotel you'll have to pay 1 euro to get past the police.... location is only bad if you rent a car and drive.
Fabulous hotel with very friendly and helpful staff, facilities, location and standard of accommodation were excellent. The local bars and shops offer a good choice. Nothing
An excellent location in the centre of Sorrento. The views of Vesuvius are probably the best on the Sorrentine peninsula. A quiet part of town, excellent service, friendly staff make this hotel a good choice. Honestly, nothing. It is an excellent hotel. My daughter would have liked free internet access, but apart from that nothing.
The staff at the Hotel Continental were extremely helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Even when I dropped my tweezers of the third floor balcony, the staff happily retrieved them for me! All the staff seemed to speak an infinite number of languages and the waiters in the Dining Room were friendly, polite and provided excellent customer service. There was nothing that I did not like about my stay at the Hotel Continental. it was a lovely hotel which provided excellent value for money.
We had a lovely time at Hotel Continental. Porters helped us with our bags, and we were upgraded free of charge to a room with a balcony looking over the bay and with a wonderful view of Vesuvius. We could easily walk to everything, and just down the road is the ferry to Capri. The pool was also huge and luxurious, I had to brush olives from an overhanging tree off the deckchairs to lie by the pool. Ahh!!! that's the life, while waiters wander around taking orders for drinks and snacks. Fantastico!
Beautiful hotel with magnificent views of Gulf of Naples
the view, food, history, staff, Full breakfast, Great location bed was a little soft for me
Service and friendy staff Initial room was lacking a balcony but we were moved the next day to a suitable room as reserved.
This hotel was the highlight of our trip. Our deluxe room with sea view was unbelievable. It was a good location to take the boat to Capri, Naples, etc. Beautiful gardens, fantastic staff, would stay there again and only there. We have no complains as it was fantastic
We liked the de luxe room we had overlooking the Bay of Naples.It was very comfortable and we had wonderful views of the bay.Breakfasts in the beautiful restaurant were excellent. No complaints.
location, views from hotel. dining room
Excellent staff at the front desk, very helpful. Amazing views from balcony and restaurant with excellent food as well. Bed could be more comfortable.
Wonderful Views, great location, beautiful grounds/gardens. Expensive, Bedding and towels were average quality, Although nice with a great view, the room was not has luxurious as some other hotels we stayed at in the price range.
Courtesy of the staff - particularly concierge. No language problems and internet access to room good Bathroom in room looked a bit tired and sliding door not a good idea.
Hotel very central, lovely pool, food average
the views and the hotel it self decor
It was a great location with fantastic view. The room was tastefully done with modern amenities. The staff were helpful and we would stay there again.
Service, decor, location and views make this one of the most memorable and pleasurable hotels we have ever stayed in. Art work is amazing and obviously took a lot of time and consideration as everything is perfectly styled.
The hotel staff were all friendly and helpful. The hotel is lovely and location is very close to the centre of the city with a beautiful sea view. It is really a pleasant hotel to stay.
The Hotel was faultless in every way. I would not hesitate to recommend it to any of my friends.The staff were helpful and charming and the Hotel position perfect, did not want to leave. Peter Franklin Nothing at all
Absolutely everything about this hotel was stunning - the location, the design, the room, the food in the restaurant and the spa was great too. Nothing at all - I loved everything
Location, service staff Cost
size of room. treatment by hotel staff. quality of breakfest. location,
Location, and general satisfaction. A Little inflexible - re seating of a wedding party. and the resident pianist -good - but not very accomodating
excellent breakfast nice room and decoration
This beautiful hotel rivals any 5-star hotel that I have ever stayed at. It was beautiful, immaculate, romantic, and peaceful. The location was incredible. The views from everywhere...stunning. We will return and will recommend this gorgeous hotel to everyone we know.
refreshment was good. lounge was comfortable and I like the pianist who perform the music from 1930-2300. no bottle of complimentary water in the room.
We loved our private terrace with views of the village of Positano and the ocean. We liked being in the middle if the bustle of daily life. Our short walk to the town center and beach was appreciated. Enjoyed our breakfast on the terrace. Staff at Savoia were very friendly and helpful. Small shower stall.
It was an excellent location, and we loved the view overlooking the town and the street action below. The staff were very friendly, and the breakfast was just fine.
Very clean, nice and comfortable room and staff was extraordinarily friendly and helpful. Very good breakfast at this hotel and service great. Great central location in Positano, near to city bus and coastal buses. Good value for the money. No.
Rooms were lovely and the staff were attentive and efficient. A bit pricey, especially drinks.
The staff were very helpful. The hotel was ideally located close to the beach.


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Richie Stevens
Male, Singer
Location: Hertfordshire
Location: Hertfordshire
YearRole / TypeName of ProductionCompany / Venue
2008 - 2013Pop, Rock And Roll.
Lead Vocalistwww.quiffrichardandhisshadow.co.uk
Backing VocalistSelf
2011Music Theory/FluteMusic
About meI am very outgoing and always on the lookout to try new and interesting things. I am well liked and loved by everyone i meet and everyone i know. I am a very good team player and a very hard worker. I have a musical talent, i play the flute and i also do amatuer dramatics. I am also a very well credited Cliff Richard Sound-a-like/Tribute Artist and I hope to further my Talent.
Additional SkillsCurrently a Working Cliff Richard Tribute Act
website: www.quiffrichardandhisshadow.webs.com
Also sings a whole range of other artists from Elvis Presley, Cliff Richard, Johnny Cash, Ronan Keating, Green Day, Boyzone, Take That, etc,...
Previous and Up Coming Gigs:
Oak Tree, Harpenden Sunday 10th August 2008 (SOLD OUT)
Royal British Legion, Harpenden Friday 31st October 2008 (SOLD OUT)
RBL Christmas Celebration Saturday 7th November 2009 (SOLD OUT)
Surprise 60th Birthday Appearance, 5th December 2009 (ENDED)
Elvis and Rock & Roll Weekend, Walton On The Naze, Essex 16th, 17th, 18th April 2010 (SOLD OUT)
Great Ormond Street Chartiy Show 2011 TBA
An Audience With Quiff Richard, 2011 TBA
- Specific Singing Skills
- Tenor
- Skin Colour
- White
- Hair Length
- Short to Medium
- Languages Spoken
- English
- Interested in
- Lead Vocalist, Open Mic Events, Tour (UK), Tribute Acts
- Experienced In
- Lead Vocalist, Open Mic Events, Soloist, Tour (UK), Tribute Acts
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