text:
Coco-Roons are moist and rich and perfectly flavored and just plain scrumptious. They can absolutely hold their own next to any non-healthy cookie you might encounter. And yet they're good for you. You might be skeptical, because there are some pretty sad macaroons out there pretending to be healthy or tasty or both. But Coco-Roons are not a compromise cookie. Using only a few impeccable raw organic ingredients, Wonderfully Raw has developed an incredible range of amazing Coco-Roon flavors. And although the flavors are utterly sublime, the dense-but-light ultra-moist texture is what makes these macaroons so special. ~
For the true, true stories behind this incredible foodstuff, read on.
I love cookies. I've always loved cookies, and I'll probably always love cookies. Yeah, I know that's not a very primal thing to say, but I grew up in a standard American household eating a standard American diet. And cookies pretty much equaled happiness and love and joy. Which isn't a very good equation when it comes to being happy and healthy all at once, but it's the modern American predicament, and it's the reason why 2/3 of Americans are overweight or obese. The cookies thing just isn't working for us.
So maybe we decide to make some changes, go primal or paleo, eat healthy whole foods, cut the sugar. But we still crave cookies. And the more we try to resist the cookies, the more they rear their crunchy chewy buttery heads, beckoning to us from bakery shelves, appearing on massive platters, showing up at gatherings of all sorts. It's hard to avoid cookies, and it's hard to eat just one.
So what are we supposed to do about the cookie thing? A lot of people are working on this dire problem. And a lot of them have veered off in a not-entirely-positive direction. In the interest of making cookies that are "healthy," they end up making cookies that are kind of gross. Sure, they're okay if you squint and don't think too hard about what you're eating. But they don't really satisfy that deep craving that only real true cookies will.
And here's where Coco-Roons come in. They are moist and rich and sweet and perfectly flavored and just plain scrumptious. They can absolutely hold their own next to any non-healthy cookie you might encounter. And yet they're good for you. Yes, they're actually a healthy thing to put in your body. You might be skeptical, because there are some pretty sad macaroons out there pretending to be healthy or tasty or both. But just take my word for it, as somebody who spent decades seeking out the most sublime and life-changing baked goods from bakeries all around the world before shifting to a more primal way of eating. I know from amazing cookies, and Coco-Roons are not a compromise cookie. They're just all-out delicious.
Using only a few impeccable raw organic ingredients, Sequioa Cheney and her team at Wonderfully Raw have developed an incredible range of Coco-Roon flavors, all based on a core recipe of unsweetened coconut, cashew flour, vanilla extract, unfiltered maple syrup, cold-pressed coconut oil, and Himalayan crystal salt. All of her flavors are so pure and perfectly layered that it's impossible to say which is my favorite. The Cacao Nib flavor adds deep crunchy nibs — nature's chocolate chips — to the mix, and by the magic of association and ancient childhood memory, these wonderful mouthfuls become a sublime version of chocolate chip cookie dough — that coveted but forbidden food. There's an alchemy that takes place between the sweet rich buttery vanilla salt chocolate layers, and every bite transports you back to that bowl of cookie dough and its powerful lure.
And although the flavors are utterly sublime, the dense-but-light ultra-moist texture is what really makes these macaroons so special. As every cookie aficionado knows, texture is all-important. And Coco-Roons are doing something pretty special, texture-wise. They've got a slightly dry exterior, which quickly gives way to an interior so moist it's like you're eating raw cookie dough. They're not too dense and not too crumble-light — they're just the perfect tender consistency. Every bite comes out clean and satisfying, no weird hard coconut threads, no ill-defined mush, no tooth-hurtingly cloying oversweetness. You're not going to want more than a few of these at a time — they're so filling and rich, and they're made of real ingredients that will satisfy your body and soul deeply. Yes, it's possible to be happy and healthy all at once. You just need to know where to look.
Check out this video from the show, InFocus, that tells the story of how a diabetic (type-2) Sequoia Cheney discovered raw food. It saved her. Then, she founded this company, Wonderfully Raw...and we're all the beneficiary of it. Whether you're a raw foodie, or just love delicious food like us, dig in and eat to your heart's delight.
Why are Coco-Roons so good for you?
Made with all raw organic ingredients, masterfully sourced, totally gluten-free, these are nutritionally impeccable. Here's what's going on inside:
Coconut has been used by many cultures worldwide for thousands of years, and is well known for its many amazing properties. Coconut is so nutritious, its list of benefits reads like a patent medicine bottle. It's full of health-boosting lauric acid and medium-chain triglycerides, has antimicrobial and anti-viral qualities, and has been shown to help with weight loss, Alzheimer's, cognitive function and athletic performance. It nourishes the thyroid, helps prevent candida overgrowth, boosts the metabolism, and makes skin and hair softer. Many people eat several tablespoons of coconut oil daily, for the incredible host of benefits it confers. Also, it's one of the tastiest things a person could eat. (No offense, sea veggies.)
Cacao powder is made by low-temperature grinding the raw cacao bean. It's chock-full of health-giving and beautifying fatty acids and minerals, as well as antioxidants, and nutrients that support mood and the immune system. Cacao is one of the most powerful known superfoods, and had been used for thousands of years to boost health and energy levels. Raw cacao is one of the most phytochemically complex foods on Earth. Many of its constituents have yet to even be discovered! We could write a dissertation on the health benefits of raw cacao, but here are just a few compounds found in raw cacao beans,: neurotransmitter anandamide (the "bliss" chemical), neurotransmitter phenethylamine (also known as PEA, the "love molecule"), neurotransmitter serotonin (a brain chemical that acts to shield against stress, increasing ones sense of wellbeing) neurotransmitter dopamine (increases ones sense of pleasure and elevates the mood), phytochemical coumarin (suppresses appetite, and also has anti-tumor properties and helps with blood circulation) enzyme asparaginase (a special enzyme with anti-cancer properties) ergosterol (a necessary chemical for Vitamin D assimilation), sitosterol (helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels), and magnesium (helps combat osteoporosis and weak bones/teeth, heart disease, migraines, muscle spasms, painful menstrual periods, and even diabetes.)
Maple syrup
Maple syrup, the delicious concentrated lifeblood of maple trees, is also a wonderful source of key nutrients. It's an excellent source of manganese and a good source of zinc.
- The trace mineral manganese is an essential cofactor in a number of enzymes important in energy production and antioxidant defenses. It has also been shown to help with "good" cholesterol.
- Maple syrup is a good sweetener to use if you are trying to protect the health of your heart. The zinc supplied by maple syrup, in addition to acting as an antioxidant, has other functions that can decrease the progression of atherosclerosis.
- Zinc is concentrated more highly in the prostate than in any other human tissue, and low levels of zinc in this gland relate to a higher risk for prostate cancer. Maple syrup may help to support reproductive health and provides special benefits for men.
- Zinc and manganese are also important allies in the immune system.
Here's a little background on Wonderfully Raw, the amazing company behind Coco-Roons
Starting out with a passion for pure ingredients and a healthy way of living, we sourced our ingredients from around the world supporting the wild, organic and sustainable movement. We have created a wonderful indulgence that is guilt free and tastes like it shouldn't be!
We sweeten our Coco-Roons with the finest organic maple syrup from our friends in Vermont for its health-enhancing vitamin and mineral qualities, and let's not forget the fabulous flavor!
Good taste and good health go hand in hand with Coco-Roons. This tasty treat will bring a smile of amazement to your day! Support your health and feed your spirit.
Sequoia Cheney, CEO & Macaroon Maven
Sequoia always had a passion for good food, that wasn't always good for her. When life threw her a curve ball and she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, she knew something had to change if she wanted to heal herself. That began the road to good health. Sequoia always loved to eat, not necessarily to cook. She turned to her son Eric for inspiration. Eric Hara, renowned chef in New York City, encouraged his mom to be creative. Sequoia knew in her heart there was a way to create delicious food that was also good for her. She found her way to Living Light Culinary Institute in Mendocino, California, where she trained with the best raw food chefs in the business, and gained the knowledge of how to prepare food that could support and heal the body. She was ready to embark on this journey. She sparked that passion inside of herself and was amazed how she could create food that not only tasted delicious but could heal. Sequoia is now medication-free and her blood sugar is normal. After teaching raw food classes and selling her food to the local community, Sequoia was encouraged to get her food to the market. Hence the beginning of Wonderfully Raw Gourmet! Now this dynamic duo mother and son team has come together to create the amazingly delicious "Coco-Roons," using only the finest organic ingredients. Join us on the journey to good health with our great tasting treats!


text:
Christy won a pair of tickets from Southwest Airlines. Folks who live in Dallas know this is a gift that presents certain challenges. Namely, how to use the tickets. The ridiculous Wright Amendment makes it hard to get anywhere worthwhile in under two stops via Southwest from Dallas. After pouring over several different options, Christy declared Park City, Utah (via Salt Lake City) as our destination. The Olympic Park in Park City was the big draw for her. For me, I knew we'd have some good hiking and mountain biking options.
So we set out for the airport on Saturday morning and by early afternoon we were staring at the most beautiful show of Fall color either of us had seen in a long time. The mountains looked as if someone had randomly dumped buckets of orange, red, and yellow paint upon the hills. The yellow leaves of the aspen were the most striking.
After we got checked in Christy and I decided to walk to town. We were staying at the Park City Marriott which is a couple of miles from the historic main street in an area called Prospector Square. The Rail Trail, a paved pathway that snakes through Park City for miles, was right by the hotel. We followed it to the middle of town, winding past the Miner's Hospital, City Park, and many condos, most of which were buzzing with contractors of one sort or another, busily sprucing up for the coming ski season.
Main Street is typical of these types of resort towns–a single street lined with galleries, restaurants, and t-shirt shops, their contents often totally incongruous with that of their historical occupants. Here a southwest art gallery in the old Sheriff's office. There a high-end gift shop in one of the town's original saloons.
Towards the end of Main we came across the Wasatch Brew Pub. It's hard for me to pass up a meal in a micro brewery and the smells that made their way to the street were all Christy needed. We floated in to the restaurant like a couple of Warner Brother's cartoon characters. I had to shake my head in wonder at the couple before us who turned up their noses at the twenty minute wait. In our neck of the woods a 45 minute wait would not be uncommon. Plus, what's half-an-hour with a finely-crafted microbrew in hand?
The Superior Ale was aptly-named. As I've done with every other beer I've ever had with Christy at my side I offered her a sip. As usual, she declined, saying, "They all taste the same." How sad that she believes that! Still, I was obligated to offer, in keeping with tradition.
Christy's beer-battered shrimp and my fish-and-chips ("Our two best sellers!") were good, but not spectacular. I'd get something different the next time. But I'd stick with that Superior Ale.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Commonly known as sea wasp and marine stinger, box jellyfish is a marine invertebrate in the shape of a cube or a bell. It is pale blue and almost transparent. Its has 15 tentacles, which grow from each corner of the bell and can reach up to a length of 10 feet (3 m). Box jellyfish have 24 eyes, six on each side of the cubed bell. With four brains and sixty anuses, they are counted amongst the most dangerous creatures in the world. Different kinds of box jellyfish can be found in waters surrounding Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Philippines, Indonesian Coast, Vietnam, the Caribbean and other tropical areas. Read on further to know some more interesting facts and amazing information on box jellyfish.
Facts About Box Jellyfish
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Cubozoa
Order: Carybdeida, Chirodropida
Group Name: Fluther, Smack
Length: 10 feet
Weight: 2 kg
Lifespan: Less than 1 year
Diet: Shrimps, planktons and other jellyfish.
Habitat: Calm waters of the shore, in rising tides and near the mouths of rivers, estuaries and creeks, after rain
Age of Sexual Maturity: 70 days
Gestation Period: 55 hours
Number of Offspring: More than 1,00,000
Interesting & Amazing Information On Box Jellyfish
- Box jellyfish develops powerful venom to instantly stun or kill their prey, like fish and shrimp.
- Box jellyfish is known as the "Suckerpunch" of the sea, since it isalmost transparent and its sting can rarely be detected, until the venom is injected.
- Its venom is considered to be the most deadly in the world, as it contains toxins that attack the heart, nervous system and skin cells.
- A person stung by a box jellyfish will feel shock, drowning and heart failure, even before he reaches the coast.
- An ounce of a box jellyfish's venom can kill as many as 60 adult humans and can cause human death in less than 3 minutes.
- The creature has been known to kill even more people than the Great White Sharks, around the world.
- In Australia, box jellyfish are responsible for more deaths than snakes, sharks and salt-water crocodiles combined.
- They have more than 5,568 recorded deaths since 1954 (worldwide).
- A box jellyfish can shoot itself up to speeds of 4 knots, in a jet-like motion.
- Box jellyfish have no gills or organs to breathe. They sleep on the ocean floor ,between 3 pm and dawn.
- Box jellyfish are not found over coral, in deep water or around extensive seagrass or weed beds. They are usually found in shallow waters and prefer being near the intersection of the ocean and rivers, if there is any.
- In Australia, the season of box jellyfish, when they are mostly found, lasts from October to April every year. The season is from November to March along the northern Queensland or north-western Australian coast.
- In Hawaii, there is no season for box jellyfish and they can be found throughout the year. But, they are normally found for 9 to 10 days after a full moon. In the Great Barrier Reef also, box jellyfish can be found in all seasons.
- Butterfish, Batfish, Rabbitfish, Crabs and various species of Turtles (Hawksbill turtle, Flatback turtle, and Sea turtle) are some of the predators of box jellyfish.


text:
Pop-Secret 100 Calorie Pop Butter Popcorn - 1 oz. - 38 ct.
by Pop-Secret | Item #: 372362 |
10% non-member fee may apply.Join now!
- Free Pickup
Delivery estimates, taxes, and fees are based on ZIP Code. Club Pickup orders are based on your club's current price and item availability on the day of payment.
About this item
Pop-Secret® 100 Calorie Pop® Butter Popcorn is ideal for snacks, parties, families, and movie nights.
Try Pop-Secret® 100 Calorie Pop® Butter Popcorn, the snack that will satisfy your hunger without leaving you feeling guilty.
- Pop-Secret® 100 Calorie Pop® Butter Popcorn
- 38 - 1.12 oz. bags
- Snack size bags
- Premium popcorn
- Kosher dairy
- Microwave
- Natural and artificial flavor
- 100 calories per serving popped
- Box Dimensions: 12.028"H x 12.849"W x 3.945"D
Nutrition Facts: Serving size: 1 bag unpopped (makes 6 cups popped); Servings per bag: 1; Servings per box: 38; Amount per serving: 1 bag unpopped; Calories: 130; Calories from fat: 35; Total fat: 4g; Saturated fat: 1.5g; Trans fat: 0g; Polyunsaturated fat: 1g; Monounsaturated fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 290mg; Potassium: 0mg; Total carbohydrates: 20g; Dietary fiber: 4g; Protein: 3g; Iron: 4%. Amount per serving: 1 bag popped; Calories: 100; Calories from fat: 25; Iron: 4%.
Assembled Country
Component Country


text:
it's all in the details #2: carnival
Roll up, roll up! Can you guess the theme of today's 'it's all in the details' yet?! I'm rather over excited by this one, so many fun ideas!! I've been noticing more & more couples going for completely unexpected themes for their weddings, and I really, really love this one! Whether you go for a Victoriana Carnival, or a more modern funfair theme, there are so many awesome details and treats to include it's sure to be a winner with guests of all ages, from 2 to 102! This is a theme you can really have some fun with, bright, colourful and bold! If you're a real colour lover this is a great one for you, as almost anything goes!
Simple really, anything bright and bold! Candy stripes in red and white are a must, and accent with any colour you like. Primary colours work best, I love a pop of fresh blue! As long as you stick to a couple of main colours, you can go mad with small touches of as many others as you like!
I know I'm always going on about how the stationery sets the scene for your big day, and with a theme as big and bold as Carnival, your stationery really has to step up to the challenge! If you're going for Save the Dates, a 'ticket' design is a really fab idea, something to get your guests intrigued! The invites should also pack a punch, strong graphics and great typography is a must. Check out Artcadia's 'Carnival' invite. Queen of weddings, Martha Stewart also has a cute DIY tutorialfor creating your own stationery suite with funfair flair!
Something playful and fun! Think bright colour pops, and all sorts of playful textures. You can get away with something quite eclectic and mixed up. Bright yellow Billy balls (craspedia) and bright red poppies are a real favourite of mine. If you're brave enough, how about handing your bridesmaids a cute pinwheel as a bouquet alternative? These would look especially cute at an outdoor wedding where they'll blow in the wind! You could even have mini pinwheels for the groom & groomsmen's buttonholes! My absolute favourite alternative bouquet, though, would have to be a big bright bunch of giant balloons!
{table centres}
I love the idea of coloured vases, pick contrasting blooms so the colours really pop! Pennant flags would make really cool table number displays, and stacks of ticket reels will add some height. You can buy reels of ready printed tickets here, or print your own from this fab tutorial. If you're going for bright flowers and containers, keep the table linen plain and white. Otherwise, add candy striped napkins and vibrant runners with pops of contrasting colours, and keep the floral decor simple and white.
If you love being centre of attention, you absolutely have to get married on a stage! Preferably one with big, heavy red velvet curtains! Let the show commence!
A big top tent would be the perfect setting for your carnival wedding, there are lots of places online to hire them, so get searching to find one in your area! You can also hire fairground rides and circus acts, for a wedding your guests will really remember! If you're really going all out, how about a ferris wheel or carousel?! For a DIY alternative, how about making a selection of fairground stalls, the kissing booth is bound to be a favourite ;)
Set the scene with lots of different food stands, with everything from mini-burgers and hot dogs to popcorn, served in red & white popcorn buckets of course! It wouldn't be a carnival without delicious, sticky, pink candy floss, you can hire all sorts of fun stalls from Love Candy Floss. Serve drinks with cocktail flags, brightly coloured concoctions in all sorts of magical flavours.
Brightly coloured pompoms would really add to the carnival atmosphere. You can purchase them online, or find great DIY tutorials here. Considering the lighting will really make the world of difference, fairy lights strung across the roof of your tent will really create that authentic feel.
A fun photobooth chock full of props is an absolute MUST!! You can find some really fab pops on Etsy, or if you're feeling creative how about making your own? You could even make your own photobooth, hang some fun candy striped fabric, set up your dressing up box overflowing with props with an instant camera and let your guests have some fun!
So many options, but colour is a must! From a plain iced cake with a wacky carnival cake topper, to a quirky, wonky masterpiece, your creativity is the limit!
Have I got you excited yet? Ok, so it may not be the obvious choice for an intimate celebration, but for an artistic, creative or theatrical couple this would make one awesome wedding!


text:
Folks with Android 1.6 or higher on their handsets should be seeing the familiar Android Market update notification. Google has rolled out yet another update to their increasingly awesome Maps application. This time around (v4.5) Google has meshed the previously available walking directions and navigation features into one beta product – Walking Navigation (Beta). Like the name implies, Google Maps now helps you with walking directions in the same manner they've been helping drivers with turn-by-turn navigation.Another feature baked into the latest release is the new Google Maps search bar which rests at the top of the app screen. A quick tap gets you going with Search, Places, and Layers options. Also handy in Maps 4.5 is the ability to filter search results by distance/ratings, view prices categorized with dollar signs, and look at cross streets for places. If you haven't already done so, go to the Android Market and update your Google Maps!
All except for you Verizon Fascinate phone owners. For you we have Verizon Navigator which has……um……what does it have again? Oh yes, the privilege of paying VZW a few more bucks a month.
Walking directions? The only place i walk from the bar stool to the men's restroom. The app was of no help. Uninstalled.
Good idea – though running GPS, whether my battery will last the duration of that 1hr walk I've planned.. hmm..
Nice ideas to here so I really impress to this..
You made some decent points there. I looked on the internet for the issue and found most individuals will agree with your website.
Currently the actual display of the walking route on maps is gray, which is absolutely impossible to see when… walking around town. I'm stunned that the Google team make such horrific usability mistakes,


text:
Top Premier Animal Shows and Petting Zoos!
Animal Shows
Petting Zoo
Animal Shows
Nativity Scenes
Stingray Encounter
San Antonio Petting Zoo
San Antonio
We accept all major credit cards
Petting Zoo
Animal Shows
Nativity Scenes
Stingray Encounter
Animal Rental
1. Where can I pay my deposit?
There is a
Buy Now button
on the left hand colomn of either the petting zoo page or the animal show page that takes you to Paypal for a $75 payment that is credited towards your balance owed. Here is a direct link
2. What happens if I need to cancel my event?
Cancellations must be made 24hrs prior to your event or the full balance is still owed.
3. What is the difference in the Petting Zoo and the Animal Show?
The petting zoo is an outdoor setup like a typical petting zoo with a mixture of farm animals and exotic animals like deer, wallaby or kangaroo and shetland sheep.
The animal show is indoors and an educational presentation with funny stories. The animal list is here
4. What ages are best for the Animal Show and Petting Zoo?
children turning 4yrs and up are best for animal shows. I have had children younger that were animal crazy love the animal shows so it is possible for younger kids.
schools, libraries, etc
we have programs designed for all ages. The Petting zoo is great for all ages.
5. Do the kids get to touch the animals in the Animal Show?
Absolutely they can touch the animals that allow it in the show. The birthday child gets to hold and touch first and the guests get to touch.
6. How much room is needed and can the Animal Show be outdoors?
All shows must be hosted indoors. For
I need a place to sit on the floor with the kids and lay my mat down for them to sit around. Most parties set us up in the living room and move a coffee table. For
schools, libraries, etc
I need a table at the front of room to set up on a preferably a taped off front border that kids can not pass and a walkway if it's a larger crowd so the kids in the back can see also.
7. How much room is needed for the Petting Zoo and where do you set up?
A 10'x10' area is needed for the petting zoo to set up and on GRASS. If grass is not available we must be notified ahead of time so we are properly prepared. Under a shade tree is also appreciated both for the animals and the kids.
8. What happens to my Petting Zoo if it rains or is too cold?
If it is light rain we have a tent. If it is thunder and lightening we must reschedule your event. We can also tarp the floor and set up in a garage if it rains or is too chilly and windy outdoors. If a garage is not an option we much reschedule your event or you deposit will be refunded if we have to cancel due to weather.
9. What animals come with the Exotic Petting Zoo?
Typically the animals that travel for birthdays with the Exotic Petting Zoo are at least 5 different species like Wallaby or Kangaroo, Baby Doll Sheep or Shetland Sheep, Angora OR Harlequin Lop Rabbits, Mini Cow, Patagonian Cavy or Nilgai Antelope, Llama, Piglet, and Pygmy Goats with a total of 10 animals for a 10 x 10 or 20 animals for 20 x 20
10. What animals come with the Farm Petting Zoo?
Typically the animals that travel for birthdays with the Farm Petting Zoo are at least 5 different species like the Piglets, Pygmy Goats, Sheep, Rabbits, Calf if available, chickens.
11. Are we able to pick out animals for our Petting Zoo?
NO, there is not a list to choose from however, you may request the alpaca and calf and choose if the option is available the wallaby over the lemur. There is NO GUARANTEE the animals with be there.
12. Are we able to pick our animals for the Animal Show?
YES, there is a list of the animals here (insert link). Please pick 6 for the 45 minute show and 8 for the one hour show. There is NO GURANTEE that all of the animals will be able to attend. If you have an absolute favorite please let me know so I can do my best to make sure that one is there.
Copyright © 2011 San Antonio Petting Zoo, All Rights Reserved.


text:
Institutional Review Board
Guidelines For Reporting Unanticipated Problems And Adverse Events
All unanticipated problems and/or serious adverse events having to do with participant safety and well-being in IRB-approved research must be reported promptly to the IRB. Note that such incidents can include physical harm and/or social/behavioral harm, e.g., breach of confidentiality or undue stress/anxiety.
Initial reports may be made via phone, email or fax by the principal investigator and must be reported to the IRB as soon as possible, but within no more than one week (seven calendar days) of learning of such an event/problem. Furthermore, the principal investigator must submit this form to the IRB, with any additional sheets needed to provide a complete description of the event and actions taken with regard to the subject and the study, as soon as possible but within no more than two weeks (14 calendar days) of learning of such an event/problem.
Submit report to IRB chair (contact information on IRB homepage).
Unanticipated problem involving risks to participants or others
Any incident, experience, or outcome that meets all of the following criteria:
- unexpected (in terms of nature, severity, or frequency) given (a) the research procedures that are described in the protocol-related documents, such as the IRB-approved research protocol and informed consent document; and (b) the characteristics of the subject population being studied;
- related or possibly related to a participant's participation in the research; and
- suggests that the research places participants or others at a greater risk of harm (including physical, psychological, economic, legal, or social harm) related to the research than was previously known or recognized.
Unexpected adverse event
Any adverse event occurring in one or more participants in a research protocol, the nature, severity, or frequency of which is not consistent with either:
(1) the known or foreseeable risk of adverse events associated with the procedures involved in the research that are described in (a) the protocol-related documents, such as the IRB-approved research protocol, any applicable investigator brochure, and the current IRB-approved informed consent document, and (b) other relevant sources of information, such as product labeling and package inserts; or
(2) the expected natural progression of any underlying disease, disorder, or condition of the subject(s) experiencing the adverse event and the participant's predisposing risk factor profile for the adverse event.
Adverse event
Any untoward or unfavorable medical occurrence in a human subject, including any abnormal sign (for example, abnormal physical exam or laboratory finding), symptom, or disease, temporally associated with the participant's participation in the research, whether or not considered related to the participant's participation in the research. Adverse events may also be psychological in nature.
- Possibly related to the research: There is a reasonable possibility that the problem, event, incident, experience or outcome may have been caused by the procedures involved in the research.
Serious Adverse Event
Any adverse event temporally associated with the participant's participation in research that meets any of the following criteria:
- results in death;
- is life-threatening (places the subject at immediate risk of death from the event as it occurred);
- requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization;
- results in a persistent or significant disability/incapacity;
- results in a congenital anomaly/birth defect; or
- any other adverse event that, based upon appropriate medical judgment, may jeopardize the participant's health and may require medical or surgical intervention to prevent one of the other outcomes listed in this definition (examples of such events include allergic bronchospasm requiring intensive treatment in the emergency room or at home, blood dyscrasias or convulsions that do not result in inpatient hospitalization, or the development of drug dependency or drug abuse).
For additional information, please consult:
Government Regulations: Office of Human Protections: www.hhs.gov/ohrp/policy/advevntguid.html
Applicable Regulations: 45 CFR 46.103(5) 21 CFR 56.108(b)


text:
Product Catalog - English
Product Catalog - Español
Life Plan
Children's Health
Men's Health
Women's Health
Weight Management
Sports Supplements
Personal Care Products
Heart Health
Immune System Boost
Pain Alleviation
Stress Relief
Low Energy / Fatigue
Cholesterol Reduction
Want a full-time income working part-time hours?
(Copy and paste firstname.lastname@example.com to activate this under 10 minute video)
Natural Food Supplements – Their real benefits are just being realized.
Natural food supplements are now as common as aspirin. Walk into a health food store and you will find shelves upon shelves lined with every imaginable type of supplement. Drug stores and grocery stores have jumped on the bandwagon and are stocking them on their shelves as well. In general, natural food supplements are products that come from whole foods that provide a multitude of health benefits. In some cases companies "borrow" claims on the effectiveness of a products health benefits based on their use in traditional healing. A select few companies spend millions yearly doing modern research and development. One company in particular, the Shaklee Corporation, set the standard for supplement and vitamin research starting back in the mid-fifties.
Depending on the quality of the natural food supplement they can be high in certain nutrients, contain active ingredients that aid digestive or metabolic processes, or provide a combination of nutrients and active ingredients. A word of warning here. The nutritional supplement industry has no oversight and as such unscrupulous manufacturers make false promises. It is your responsibility to be an informed consumer. Some conservative watchdog organizations target the questionable manufacturers' claims and therefore label the entire industry as unreliable. Interestingly enough a complete turn around of opinion occurs when a product turns out to work and is medically endorsed. Then the natural food supplement product is deemed acceptable by the very groups that had previously condemned it. Recent discoveries include the positive effects of garlic, Aloe Vera, fiber, fish oils, and bran. These products have been used for centuries in other countries.
It is not too late to get started as soon as possible on some kind of daily vitamin regimen. Natural food supplements can promote your health and well-being.
What makes us different?
Why Supplement?
Want that healthy glow?
How clean is your home?
Red wine anyone?
Bio-availability anyone?
Are you a 10?


text:
Chiltern Announces Investment in Endpoint
Mar 31, 2010, 13:00 ET from Chiltern
LONDON, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Chiltern International Limited (Chiltern), a global contract research organization (CRO) announced a strategic partnership with endpoint. With this investment, Chiltern becomes a minority shareholder in the company established in April 2009.
Glenn Kerkhof, Chiltern CEO, stated, "Chiltern's decision to invest in endpoint is representative of our commitment to seek collaborations which connect Chiltern and our clients with leading edge solutions as well as our belief in the technology that endpoint has developed. Jon Dole and Tom O'Connell are bringing a new level of energy and innovation to Interactive Response Technology services to provide solutions which are meeting clients' needs for flexibility, efficiency and savings while ensuring the highest possible quality. We believe that endpoint has listened - and is responding - to the industry's needs for IVR/IWR solutions and we look forward to introducing endpoint to our customers as a Chiltern qualified vendor that will meet their needs and exceed their expectations in a manner that mirrors Chiltern's commitment to the same."
Jonathan Dole, endpoint CEO, stated, "Chiltern's enthusiasm and investment affirms our confidence in the solutions we are bringing to the marketplace. At endpoint, we are delighting our clients with approaches that are exceeding their needs. Our experience in the IVR/IWR space, coupled with a fresh and logical approach to systems development, is giving our customers the agility they need in a constantly changing R&D environment. We are very pleased to be working closely with Chiltern to identify and act on opportunities for synergies across our two organizations."
PULSE, endpoint's fully configurable system that allows users to design and deploy clinical trial IRT systems at a fraction of the time and cost of other providers, was launched in January of this year. Providing both high speed of deployment and flawless quality, PULSE simultaneously designs systems that can be accessed via the phone, web, or mobile device.
Company profiles
About Chiltern:
Established in 1982, Chiltern is a leading global Contract Research Organization with extensive experience conducting and staffing international Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials across a broad range of therapeutic areas for a wide variety of clients. Chiltern has conducted trials in more than 40 countries, has 24 offices and legal entities within 20 countries, resources in 37 countries and employs nearly 1,400 people globally. Chiltern provides Early Phase, Global Clinical Development, Late Phase, Biometrics, Medical and Regulatory Affairs and Resourcing Solutions services. Further information is available at www.chiltern.com.
About endpoint:
endpoint is an innovative company dedicated to the development of the leading Interactive Response Technology (IVR/IWR) platforms for the life sciences industry. endpoint's founding team members have been developing IRT systems for clinical trials since 1998 and have deployed systems to small, medium and large pharma and biotech companies for domestic and global studies with experience across a broad range of therapeutic areas and global implementations. www.endpointclinical.com
For More Information Contact:
Natalie Chong
Sue Ojanen
Marketing Director
Marketing Associate
Chiltern International Ltd.
Chiltern International Inc.
171 Bath Road
1241 Volunteer Parkway
Suite 950
Berkshire SL1 4AA
Bristol, TN 37620
Tel: +44 (0) 1753 512 000
Tel: +1 (423) 968 9533
Fax: +44 (0) 1753 511 116
Fax: +1 (423) 968 3567
Email: email@example.com
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
endpoint Contact :
Rich Mullikin, APR
Marketing Director
690 Texas Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
Tel: +1 (925) 779 9115
SOURCE Chiltern


text:
Housing for international students
Leiden University's housing office can offer assistance in finding accommodation to international students, including those attending Leiden University College and following the Bachelor in International Studies.
International students
Leiden University Housing Office can assist international Bachelor, Master and exchange students looking for accommodation in Leiden or The Hague. This service is only available to non-Dutch students.
The university does not own any of the accommodation. Instead the housing office mediates between international students and the housing provider, DUWO.
More information can be found on the Housing Office's webpages.
Leiden University College
In the Anna van Buerenplein building there are both classrooms and accommodation for first and second year students of Leiden University College (LUC). All LUC students reside in this building during their first two years.
More information can be found on the LUC website.
Bachelor International Studies
The student rooms located on Lauwersstraat, Spaarnedwarsstraat and Weteringkade in The Hague are all reserved for first year students following the Bachelor in International Studies. There is accommodation for 75 students.
More information can be found on the Housing Office's webpages.


text: "Kafka in Tulia", By BOB HERBERT http://www.nytimes.com/2002/07/29/opinion/29HERB.html "In a just world, this case would be no more than a spoof on "Saturday Night Live." Instead it's a tragedy with no remedy in sight." "PTOFA!" k. p. collins quote Copyright 2002, by The New York Times -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://iubio.bio.indiana.edu/bionet/mm/neur-sci/attachments/20020729/52140d0a/attachment.html


text:
Previous Fragment Next Fragment
- Start of Business
Howard Government: Advertising Expenditure
(Beazley, Kim, MP, Howard, John, MP)
Crime Prevention: CrimTrac
(Haase, Barry, MP, Howard, John, MP)
Education: Funding for Non-Government Schools
(Lee, Michael, MP, Kemp, Dr David, MP)
Roads: Scoresby Freeway
(Billson, Bruce, MP, Howard, John, MP)
Howard Government: Advertising Expenditure
(O'Connor, Gavan, MP, Howard, John, MP)
- Howard Government: Advertising Expenditure
Rural and Regional Australia: Technology and Skills
(Causley, Ian, MP, Anderson, John, MP)
Nursing Homes: Yagoona
(Macklin, Jenny, MP, Bishop, Bronwyn, MP)
Education: Schools Funding
(Elson, Kay, MP, Kemp, Dr David, MP)
Nursing Homes: Yagoona
(Beazley, Kim, MP, Bishop, Bronwyn, MP)
Singapore: Relationship with Australia
(McArthur, Stewart, MP, Downer, Alexander, MP)
Nursing Homes: Yagoona
(Wilkie, Kim, MP, Bishop, Bronwyn, MP)
Private Health Insurance: Reforms
(Schultz, Alby, MP, Wooldridge, Dr Michael, MP)
Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency
(McLeay, Leo, MP)
Coastal Surveillance
(Neville, Paul, MP, Reith, Peter, MP)
Nursing Homes: Yagoona
(Beazley, Kim, MP, Bishop, Bronwyn, MP)
Workplace Relations: Trade Unions
(Cadman, Alan, MP, Abbott, Tony, MP)
- Rural and Regional Australia: Technology and Skills
- Second Reading
- Consideration in Detail
- Third Reading
- Adjournment
Main Committee
- Start of Business
- Consideration in Detail
- Department of Employment, Workplace Relations and Small Business
- Department of the Environment and Heritage
Department of Transport and Regional Services
- Crosio, Janice, MP
- Cadman, Alan, MP
- Hoare, Kelly, MP
- Lloyd, Jim, MP
- Andren, Peter, MP
- Murphy, John, MP
- Sawford, Rod, MP
- Neville, Paul, MP
- Sawford, Rod, MP
- Snowdon, Warren, MP
- Neville, Paul, MP
- Snowdon, Warren, MP
- Anderson, John, MP
- Murphy, John, MP
- Anderson, John, MP
- Snowdon, Warren, MP
- Anderson, John, MP
- Snowdon, Warren, MP
- Anderson, John, MP
- Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts
- Department of Family and Community Services
- Department of Health and Aged Care
- Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
- Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs
- Department of Reconciliation and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs
Page: 28039
Mr NAIRN (10:17 AM) —The clear difference between the Labor Party and the coalition in this, as in so many other things, is that the Labor Party is full of hot air and rhetoric while the coalition actually acts. The Dairy Produce Legislation Amendment (Supplementary Assistance) Bill 2001 is an example of that. It provides for additional assistance to be made available to Australian dairy farmers and dairy communities, as announced by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Warren Truss, on 20 May this year.
This extra $140 million comes on top of the federal government's largest ever assistance package for rural Australia, that being the $1.78 billion Commonwealth dairy industry adjustment package that was announced last year to compensate for the removal of market milk pricing regulations by the Australian states last June. The original $1.78 billion package provides quarterly Dairy Structural Adjustment Program payments for eight years. It also provides a lump sum payment of up to $45,000 tax free to those dairy farmers wishing to leave agriculture and provides $45 million over three years under the Dairy Regional Assistance Program to assist dairy dependent communities affected by deregulation—the original package that I referred to.
The implementation of this package is well advanced. Virtually all people with an interest in a dairy farm on 28 September 1999 have applied to the Dairy Adjustment Authority for payments under DSAP, 99 per cent have been notified of their entitlements and 95 per cent are now receiving payments. The remaining applicants are essentially only those whose entitlement is under appeal or who are involved in legal action of one kind or another. Farmers in the Bega Valley and Eurobodalla in Eden-Monaro have used their payments for a variety of purposes, including to improve farm productivity and profitability in the new market environment. Some have reduced their farm debt, while others have invested in new farm capacity and other means of improving farm productivity. Some have chosen to leave the industry and are using their payments to re-establish.
Bega Valley dairy farmers have also benefited from the Dairy RAP, most notably through the $660,645 provided to the Bega Cheese Co-op to purchase, install and commission a new shredded cheese processing line. The South East Area Consultative Committee endorsed the project as a beneficial employment generating project for the local community, with the federal assistance helping Bega Cheese to maintain direct responsibility for the production of shredded cheese products. With the sales of shredded cheese currently very popular in export markets, and with significant growth of the market expected in the next few years, this means jobs in the Bega Valley. In fact, it was estimated that the shredded cheese line would generate 11 immediate full-time positions with a further 12 full-time positions after 12 months. Also, with the line being installed by local contractors, further employment opportunities were available to local businesses.
There is also a possibility of further help for the Bega Valley under Dairy RAP as the Bega Cheese Co-op is to undergo a massive expansion due to a restructuring of the business alliance between Bega Cheese, Bonlac Foods Ltd and the New Zealand Dairy Board. The restructuring, which received unanimous support from the Bega Cheese shareholders, will see a major injection of business from Bonlac and the New Zealand Dairy Board into Bega's cutting, packing and processing plant, as well as an injection of $35 million cash. Of that money, approximately $16 million will be invested in new plant and equipment and there will also be a special cash and share distribution to members, to the dairy farmers, of approximately $16 million.
The deal includes the national licensing of the Bega Cheese brand to a consumer company to be jointly owned by Bonlac and NZDB. NZDB will buy a 25 per cent share in Bonlac and bring together businesses in Australia worth more than $1 billion. Overall it gives Bega shareholders certainty and greater security for the future, with a real deal worth millions to Bega Cheese through royalties from national sales, the $35 million cash injection and greatly expanded output at the company's plant. Bonlac will close its Melbourne based cheese cutting and processing plant and transfer that production to Bega, thereby nearly trebling Bega's production. It will take 12 to 18 months to build up the production level. However, the new alliance will also mean around 200 new jobs, not just for Bega but for the whole Bega Valley Shire. This is the kind of project that fits perfectly within the intentions of Dairy RAP, those being to generate employment and encourage growth through support for new business investment and establishment of community infrastructure, and so I am working closely with the co-op and the minister for further funding to help with the expansion.
Overall, things have been looking pretty good for Bega Cheese lately. Only late last year the Minister for Trade announced that the export volume of Australian cheese had almost doubled over the last five years, with 222,000 tonnes exported in the last financial year. Figures compiled by the Australian Dairy Corporation revealed that our cheese exports in 1994-95 stood at just over 111,000 tonnes and since then they have also expanded in value from $355 million in 1994-95 to $752 million in 1999-2000. With Bega Cheese exporting around 60 per cent of production and leading the way in exporting to many new countries, they are now in a position to continue that lead at a higher level.
Despite the successful take-up of the $1.78 billion Commonwealth dairy industry adjustment package, the federal government is aware that many producers are still experiencing very difficult circumstances as farm gate price reductions following deregulation have been greater than many farmers expected. The Bega Valley dairy farmers could have been helped even further, but it is most disappointing that the New South Wales state Labor government failed to provide any compensation following dairy deregulation. And it is disappointing to note that the only state government to provide any compensation has been the former Liberal government in Western Australia. I actually find it amazing that the New South Wales state government made worthless the state based quota system that many farmers had depended on, and provided absolutely no compensation. While Bob Carr and his New South Wales Labor government have a clear responsibility to provide compensation for the lost value of quotas, it is becoming increasingly obvious that dairy farmers are just not on their agenda.
Because of our concern, the federal government in November 2000 asked the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics to investigate the impacts of deregulation to get to the facts of the adjustment situation facing dairy farmers and their communities. The ABARE report, released in January, confirmed that market milk price declines had been greater than the industry anticipated, particularly in the former quota states of New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia. The report clearly indicated the magnitude of the challenge facing the dairy industry, particularly those operating in the former quota states where the proportion of market milk to manufacturing milk in the total production of the dairy enterprise was significantly greater.
So, as the state governments do not really seem to believe that they should take any responsibility for their actions, the federal government has again stepped in to provide practical assistance. The additional package includes $100 million in supplementary market milk payments to dairy farmers who were most heavily dependent on market milk production; $20 million for eligible farmers who, because of extraordinary circumstances, were excluded, or their entitlements were significantly lower than normal under the government's DSAP; and a $20 million expansion of Dairy RAP. This additional assistance was praised by the executive committee of the New South Wales Dairy Farmers Association and by local dairy farmers.
In contrast to the federal government's massive assistance package, let us ponder on the actions of the Australian Labor Party which have actually involved a lot of pondering and very little doing, if any at all. Labor's dairy statement, released in February this year, provided no substance or practical assistance. There was no policy at all. If Beazley were serious about helping Australian dairy farmers, he would have approached his Labor colleagues in Queensland and New South Wales and insisted that they compensate farmers for the loss of value of their milk quotas. Let me make it clear: the states introduced milk quotas, the states administered the milk quotas and the states abolished the milk quotas. Farmers who had previously bought state milk quotas in order to sell milk now have a worthless asset, and the Labor states, instead of giving them any compensation, simply turned their backs on them.
Labor wants to take $20 million out of Dairy RAP to finance so-called training programs, but the government is already providing assistance for training and reskilling. It is done under FarmBis, and so far around 6,000 dairy farmers have been helped under this program. Due to the success of FarmBis, in last year's budget the government committed a further $167.5 million to continue it for another four years. The question that begs to be answered is: is Labor going to abolish FarmBis, or is it going to deny dairy farmers access to it? Labor's plan for Dairy RAP has no logic and farmers would actually be worse off as they would have fewer funds for new job creating prospects, such as the additional assistance that I am working on for the Bega Cheese expansion—as I said before, an expansion that looks like creating over 200 jobs.
Labor's other plan is to give extra resources to the Dairy Adjustment Authority—an exercise which would be wasteful and bureaucratic. The DAA was given extra resources last year and will begin downsizing when its task nears completion. And, finally, Labor's proposed changes to the dairy structural adjustment payments were rejected by the industry itself when the scheme was designed. The aforementioned ideas are the only ones that Labor have come up with through all their talkfests. All they plan to do is set up committees and fiddle at the edges of the existing program.
It is also pretty obvious that those in the know—the dairy farmers themselves—have very little faith in Labor. At a typical Labor talkfest in the Bega Valley in late April this year, a grand total of nine people showed up—that is, in the Bega Valley nine people showed up for this great talkfest to solve all the problems. If that is any indication of what happened elsewhere, what we heard from the member for Corio earlier was nonsense and had absolutely no substance, because it means that they have listened to probably about 0.5 per cent of dairy farmers, if lucky, and have assumed that that refers to 100 per cent. From a dairying community of the size and stature of the Bega Valley, with around 150 dairy farms and with big names like Bega, Tilba, Bodalla and Kameruka, and including also the Eurobodalla, Labor could only pull an audience of nine. The most hypocritical thing about their Bega Valley talkfest was the timing. Dairy deregulation occurred in June 2000, and there were eight years of talking about deregulation before it actually happened, and yet it took until the end of April 2001 for Labor to show any concern. During the deregulation debate, it was very easy for the Labor candidate to fire press releases out of his Canberra base, but to tackle the situation face to face required far too much work.
In light of requests from the industry and after the ABARE report revelations, the federal government has moved promptly to address the concerns of vulnerable dairy farmers and their communities by providing this additional $140 million of assistance. Payments under the Supplementary Dairy Assistance Scheme will be largely based on DSAP entitlements and information already largely available to the DAA. Notification of the additional market milk entitlements will be made shortly after passage of this bill, and payments can be made promptly on completion of acceptance processes. It is therefore vital that the Labor Party does not delay the passage of this bill. Its support of the passage of this legislation is necessary to ensure that payments can be made to those most vulnerable dairy farmers and dairy dependent communities as soon as possible. I urge all members to support this bill.


text:
My Passage at the New Orleans Tribune
A Memoir of the Civil War Era
184 pages /
5.50 x 9.00 inches /
3 halftones
When Belgian scientist Jean-Charles Houzeau arrived in New Orleans in 1857, he was disturbed that America, founded on the principle of freedom, still tolerated the institution of slavery. In late 1864, he became managing editor of the New Orleans Tribune, the first black daily newspaper published in the United States. Ardently sympathetic to the plight of Louisiana's black population and reveling in the fact that his dark complexion led many people to assume he was black himself, Houzeau passionately embraced his role as the Tribune's editor and principal writer. My Passage at the New Orleans "Tribune," first published in Belgium in 1872, is Houzeau's memoir of the four years he spent as both observer and participant in the drama of Reconstruction.
Gerard F. Denault is associate director of the Freshman Seminar Program at Harvard University.
Found an Error? Tell us about it.


text:
Home > Restaurants >
All Reader Reviews of...
Frankies 457 Spuntino
457 Court St., Brooklyn, NY, 11231
nr. Luquer St.
- Sort reviews by:
- Most Recent
- Oldest
- Most Positive
- Most Negative
- Displaying 11-20 of 22
A tasty step back in time...
By emh on 12/8/2007
With the F train softly rumbling by on the elevated platform in the background, this charming little Brooklyn gem feels transported back half a century. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, if sometimes crowded, and the food's fantastic: The sausage and peppers over polenta is hearty and crave-worthy, as are the roasted veggies and the beet and avocado salad. Cavatelli's sweet and satisfying, there are several satisfying cheeses to choose from, and the bread (from Sullivan St Bakery) is soft, chewy and addictive. Downsides, imho, are the crowds some nights, that when it's busy sometimes they refuse take-out orders, and that it's cash only. Otherwise a great find.
Did you find this review helpful?
Yes No Request Removal
267 out of 518 people found this review helpful.
Why is this place cash only?
By bloodsuckinglawyer on 7/29/2008
I thought everything about this place was great until the bill came and it was cash only. A place that has entrees in the high teens and low 20's and bottles of wine that cost over $100 should not be cash only. It's just ridiculous. What makes it even worse, however, is that the restaurant doesn't even have an ATM on site. I had to walk three blocks to find one. I will probably never go back just for this reason. I mean, Aurora in Williamsburg is annoyingly cash only, but at least they have the sense to have an ATM on site.
Did you find this review helpful?
Yes No Request Removal
142 out of 281 people found this review helpful.
How obnoxious is this restaurant?
By tobyspinksm on 8/21/2008
Long gone are the 90s when it was cool to be snotty and ask patrons to dish out cash for horrible service and mediocre food. Get with the program. I left work in midtown and met some friends there for a bite. I thought I would get a chance to relax. HA! Forget about relaxing at Frankies. I've been 10 times and I'm done. And cash only? Get a credit card machine. It's 2008. I don't walk around with $300 cash in my pocket. It's suspect. Skip it.
Did you find this review helpful?
Yes No Request Removal
224 out of 434 people found this review helpful.
fire that host!
By birdgherl on 6/18/2009
I have been here a number of times and despite many long waits, I have always enjoyed it. As a vegetarian, I have found many good options...fava bean pasta and the avocado/beet salad are current faves. Most of the staff is pleasant if not delightful but there is one host who can ruin your evening. Towards the end of a rather early dinner in a not-as-crowded-as-usual dining room, he slapped our check down as he was clearing our entrees. When we asked about dessert, he sighed and said we could have it "if [we were] timely"! I haven't seen him there since so maybe he's since departed. Let's hope so.
Did you find this review helpful?
Yes No Request Removal
232 out of 434 people found this review helpful.
Food not worth the trouble
By cpadres on 6/20/2009
It was such a disappointment considering the things we have heard about this restaurant. We had to wait an hour for a table, which would not have been bad except that there was, on average, four tables open the entire time and their waiting area is almost the size of their restaurant. The service was cold. They do not take credit cars and do not have an ATM, even though our bill (for two) came to over eighty bucks. The host was rude. Maybe it is just us, but it is really annoying eating at a place that seems to go out of its way to make you feel unwelcome, especially when the food is really good, but not spectacular. Whatever the case, we are not going back.
Did you find this review helpful?
Yes No Request Removal
216 out of 430 people found this review helpful.
Fabulous Food!
By meg9961 on 8/26/2009
We just attended a wedding reception in the back garden. The food was the best I have ever had a wedding. The family style platters were generous, the courses excellent and the wait staff attentive. It was a lovely evening, a trifle warm and humid, but a great way to celebrate the start of a marriage. The prosciutto was like butter!
Did you find this review helpful?
Yes No Request Removal
197 out of 404 people found this review helpful.
Good Food Collides With Rude Management
By FoodgirlNJ on 2/15/2010
V-Day Dinner was Pre-Fixed (the usual in NYC for V-Day) and the back alley detached outhouse with exposed brick was quaint. Seating was thirty-minutes late. Our waitress was polite. The pleasantries of the evening ended when the manager informed us that they had another party waiting in the wings for our table and "not to be rude, but could we help them out by moving it along. The bill had to be paid cash though reservation was taken with a CC.. After a spirited discussion we paid $350 in cash. This restaurant needs an attitude adjustment and a appreciation for customers. All the good sausage and meatballs in the world won't save them from the bad reviews and discontented patrons!
Did you find this review helpful?
Yes No Request Removal
201 out of 373 people found this review helpful.
Great Place!
By jaredkanter on 4/26/2010
Love it!
Did you find this review helpful?
Yes No Request Removal
197 out of 357 people found this review helpful.
Frank Falcinelli and Frank Costronovo score with the sister restaurant of Frankies 16
By Brian Ormsbee (NY MAG) on 4/28/2010
Have you ever experienced a moment, a trip, a date, in short a period in time where everything is just right. Everything seems to be firing on all cylinders and it could not be more perfect? Frankies 457 is one such example. The moment you enter, you are greeted by a long, dark wood bar, a few tables at the front of the restaurant affording diners a view through their large, old-style, storefront window of everyone walking past. You walk past the bar/open kitchen and are seated in a small intimate dining room warmly illuminated by antique-looking light bulbs reminiscent of the old speakeasies. The food on their menu is Italian. The dishes are simple, yet extremely satisfying and bursting with flavor. Start with the lentil and smoked bacon soup. It's rich in flavor and smoky goodness. Follow it up with their cavatelli with faiccos hot sausage & browned sage butter. One biteful and you are hooked. The sweet sausage, roasted red peppers & onions over pine nut polenta or the pork braciola marinara are guaranteed to please the most discernible diner. What about the service? Well, Frankie's does not disappoint when it comes to service. From the wait staff, to the bartenders. to the hosts and owners, you will rarely encounter such friendly, efficient and attentive service. My advice, whether you live in Brooklyn or in Manhattan, get you fanny down to Frankies 457 and enjoy some of the best Italian food in an intimate, casual setting.
Did you find this review helpful?
Yes No Request Removal
277 out of 512 people found this review helpful.
Good food, snotty service
By firenze6 on 5/31/2010
Rude, rude, snobby staff made us feel most unwelcome. Although the food was good, the attitudes and lack of basic, human pleasantries of the staff ensured that Frankie's will never see us again.
Did you find this review helpful?
Yes No Request Removal
371 out of 713 people found this review helpful.
Some Hints:
- The best reviews give a clear sense of why you liked or disliked a restaurant, bar, or store. And that means details. Mention specifics dishes, type of crowd, pros and cons...
- If it's helpful to compare one place to another, go for it.
- Come up with clever, funny, pithy subject lines, and write in the first person.
- Don't forget to read the user rating guidelines and rules.
- Scientists âPretty Sure Humans Could Eat Food Grown in Martian Soil
- Another Restaurant Bites the Dust on Clinton Street
- A Talented Pastry Chef Will Open a New Bakery in the Rockaways
- This 3-D Food Printer Actually Makes Pizza So You Don't Have To
- Bergen Hill Relocates to Noho With a Seafood-Heavy Menu
Popular Restaurant Guides
Where to Eat
Adam Platt picks 2014's top dining destinations,
including the Elm, New York Sushi Ko, and Lafayette.
Best of New York Food
The best that the city's restaurants have to offer:
roast chicken, gnocchi, ramen, and more.
The Cheap List
We live in a city full of small cheap-eats miracles,
including pork buns, Asian hipster grub, and pizza.