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Monti's La Casa Vieja
- Address:
100 S. Mill Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
SteakPrice: $30 and under
Monti's La Casa Vieja
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://montis.com/
- Phone: 4809677594x
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Sunday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Steak, American, Steakhouse
- Executive Chef: Jimmy Hernandez
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Catering: Monti's can cater any kind of celebration - from a casual backyard barbecue to an elegant hors d'oeuvres and cocktail party. Monti's has been a Valley tradition for over 50 years. Why do the work when we can do it for you? Feel like a guest at your own party. For more information contact Erin Scheidt in our Banquet & Catering Department.
Getting there
- Cross Street: Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway
- Public Transit: Monti's is located 1/2 a block from the METRO light rail stop located at 3rd Street & Mill Avenue in Downtown Tempe.
- Parking: Private Lot
- Parking Details: One of the only restaurants with our own dedicated parking lot in Downtown Tempe.
A word from Monti's La Casa Vieja
Monti's La Casa Vieja est. 1871 – 140 years old and still going….Continued
Family owned and operated for over 54 years, Monti's offers gracious hospitality and great food at reasonable prices. Built in 1871, Monti's La Casa Vieja ("The Old House") has a unique western atmosphere. Originally Tempe's founding pioneer home, Monti's has been carefully
restored to reveal foot thick adobe walls, river rock in the floors and
even a fountain in one of the many large dining rooms. Guests can dine
in the very room where Sen. Carl Hayden, "The most important person in Arizona history", was born in 1877. Known for our steaks but even more known for our freshly baked roman bread – it will keep you coming back for more. Monti's is just a few short steps from the METRO Light Rail stop in downtown Tempe.
Family owned and operated for over 54 years, Monti's offers gracious hospitality and great food at reasonable prices. Built in 1871, Monti's La Casa Vieja ("The Old House") has a unique western atmosphere. Originally Tempe's founding pioneer home, Monti's has been carefully
restored to reveal foot thick adobe walls, river rock in the floors and
even a fountain in one of the many large dining rooms. Guests can dine
in the very room where Sen. Carl Hayden, "The most important person in Arizona history", was born in 1877. Known for our steaks but even more known for our freshly baked roman bread – it will keep you coming back for more. Monti's is just a few short steps from the METRO Light Rail stop in downtown Tempe.
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Monti's La Casa Vieja reviews from OpenTable diners
85 reviews since June 3, 2014
- Food4.3Service4.3
- Ambiance4.2Noise LevelModerate
neighborhood gem (47)special occasion (44)good for groups (36)great for lunch (26)romantic (17)fit for foodies (16)kid-friendly (12)notable wine list (10)hot spot (10)great for outdoor dining (8)great for brunch (8)scenic view (5)late-night find (5)vibrant bar scene (4)Show More
- Monti's Never FailsFatherBobDined on 9/25/2014I have eaten at Monti's for 20 years! I have been there with my wife, with friends and with groups and have never been let down. This historic, eclectic setting along with the best steaks in Tempe make it something special.Special Features:
- Historical landmark winnerBruinsgameDined on 9/24/2014As an ASU student of the mid 70's, we loved Monti's. And we were not disappointed on our return some ??? Years later.Special Features:
- Deliciously Romantic EveningangiebabyDined on 9/23/2014A delicious meal with unexpected flavors and ambiance with a delicious red wine and a delectable dessert to finish the evening. Thank you for everything and we will see you again soon.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- scarbjavDined on 9/22/2014Awesome restaurant - food was good, ambiance was good, service was good - will definitely go back every time I'm in TempeSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ConsistentFoodFunDined on 9/21/2014Monti's is a Tempe staple ... The new patio is nice and updated but the restaurant feels a bit like an old folks home... Need to find a way to update without losing the original charm. Hostess challenged use of AZ Restaurant Week menu because they 'only honor it after 5' - something not noted anywhere and it was 4:40 when she proclaimed this. Waiter allowed it but was a bad kick off to our experience.
- Can't Go Wrong at Monit'sHungryVIPDined on 9/19/2014Great evening. Restaurant week menu was terrific. Service, as always, impeccable.Special Features:
- Late lunch with family and friendsmentalDined on 9/19/2014My first visit to Monti's was excellent. The history of this restuarant was very impressive. The building was contructed in the 1870's and has been a restuarant since the 1950's. It is known for it's steak selection and we were not disappointed. Service was excellent, food was excellent and the price was not overboard. I would recommend Monti's to anyone.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- michellevDined on 9/17/2014Not nearly as good as we hoped it would be. Noisy, dark, steaks were decent though not would I would call good. Outback does it better. It didn't feel clean but I guess that is because it's so old, it probably was clean. The one and only redeaming factor was that it has it's own parking in an area that is terrible for parking. Oh, it's close to the Gammage. It will be a while before we return. It is very convenient to ASU Gammage Theater.Special Features:
- tmazgalDined on 9/16/2014Loved the food, environment and service! We were a party of 7, with an out of town guest. She loved it!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- a disappointing experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 9/13/2014there were three of us and we each had a different type of steak. One had sirloin, and it was tough. One had a New York strip steak and it was full of gristle. I had a filet which was fine. the side dishes were nothing to rave about and the service was just so so. The waitress was more interested in talking to three men across the room so we ended up not ordering dessert there and went to an ice cream shop for that. We won't go back.
- Highly recommendluvdinnersDined on 9/12/2014Food and service are outstanding. Personal experience was lessened by people on their phones at two nearby tables talking very loudly. With that exception, great place!Special Features:
- Consistently GoodFredDined on 9/10/2014I have been going to Monti's for over 40 years but the last time I visited was more than 10 years past (2014 now). In past years I brought parents, dates, old friends and, later, my own family. I found Monti's to be stable, consistent and satisfying. Good food, traditional Arizona atmosphere, very friendly service, central location, competitive pricing.Special Features:
- FoodmemaDined on 9/3/2014The food was excellent, except for the chicken fingers my grandson got. They were very dry and not very good to the taste. We did send them back and he got macaroni instead.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Monti's on Downhill SlideFrankie58Dined on 8/30/2014Been dining at Monti's for YEARS. It's our go-to place when hosting out of town guests. Recent visit were excited to bring new-to-town couple ("Tempe institution" we claimed). Terribly embarrassed. Greeting at door was haphazard...there were 5 employees hanging around host/hostess station! We were seated in already crowded central dining area despite politely asking for a more quiet booth in one of the many other sections. Service was fine, if not a bit too eager and rushed. Can overlook ALL of this if the meal had been half way decent. My filet was dry, tough, obviously overcooked. Companions had prime rib "just okay," and Chicken Penne Pasta that was WAY over sauced. Overall: BIG disappointment. Will think twice before coming back.Special Features:
- Great mealJohncvtDined on 8/28/2014Took a group of visitors from Korea to Montis for steak and they loved it. Great food, reasonable prices.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- BillVIPDined on 8/28/2014When I travel to Phoenix I usually wind up at Monti's. Consistently good in all respects.Special Features:
- Always good food and serviceMaryDined on 8/23/2014I love Monti's. We had a fantastic meal. The special was the beef tenderloin with salad, potatoes, zucchini/yellow squash seasoned, shrimp skewers and cheesecake for dessert all for $25.00 each. The atmosphere was dim and romantically inviting and the service was great as well. I also enjoy getting emails from Open Table for Monti's as it spirits me right away to make the reservation and just enjoy going there!Special Features:
- Exceeded my expectationsMissChrispenDined on 8/16/2014This was my first time at Monti's, and we dined there with a large party to celebrate my birthday. We enjoyed a private room with an attentive and knowledgeable waiter. We didn't have to worry about being too loud during dinner, nor were we disturbed by surrounding diners. The food was fantastic and exactly as ordered, the special that night had one of the better starter salads I have had, with peaches and toasted almonds. Only complaint is that the place was a bit warm due to the age of the building and the temperature outside I am not surprised. I highly recommend this restaurant for large parties and dinner, also the patio bar when it is open has a great menu and ambience.Special Features:
- wonderful as alwaysllg1Dined on 8/16/2014great food, wonderful history and good service. special birthday celebration time.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food every time!Djvegas62Dined on 8/16/2014This was my fourth time to Monti's and each was a great experience. Always perfect temperature on the steaks, Fish cooked perfectly and not dried out. Sauces that were flavorful and not overbearing. And beautiful presentations. I'm so glad I'm on your email list. The service is great too. Overall a great valueSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 8/3/2014Waitress-Stephanie? was excellent with our large group. She did a great job of working with the elderly people that were with us. Food was very goodSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Prime RibLuvLULUDined on 8/2/2014Have been eatibg at Monti's since 1969...a GREAT favorite...excellent experience...wonderful food and great service...makes you feel welcomedSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not a happy birthday....OpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 8/1/2014The food was great as usual no surprises there. Had the salmon salad, very flavorful but a bit too much vinaigrette for me. My dinner mates really enjoyed their steaks, we had a small debate as what is a "Delmonico steak". Verdict is still out. We went for a birthday celebration. Even stated that the occasion was a birthday when I made the reservation. No one mentioned Happy Birthday or asked who was the birthday person. Most places will at least say or ask about the birthday even to GI as far as bringing over a slice of cake or ice cream sundae.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fun spotsparkysfanDined on 7/30/2014Been going since 1964! Love to go and have the Roquefort dressing. Still great, but not as creamy as it used to be. A bit noisy for me. I love to take visitors to this historic eatery.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/27/2014Has been 20 years since I visited Montis (live out in surprise now) just as wonderful as it was 20 years agoSpecial Features:
- overratedslyfoxDined on 7/26/2014My wife's salmon was overcooked and my steak was overpriced
- History and Great SteaksHungryVIPDined on 7/19/2014Monti's never lets you down. The historical setting coupled with a great kitchen makes it a must stop. I recommend the prime ribSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- steaks are exquisite!!!luv2dineDined on 7/19/2014While it was a little warm considering it is summer here in az....the ambiance was perfect and food was amazing. The peach cobbler i shared with my guests was fantastic!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Was nice but....DisappointedBdayDined on 7/9/2014Restaurant was really nice, great atmosphere.. and the service was very good... The only things I didn't like was the fact that in the reservation I had said it was a Birthday Dinner... and nothing was even said or recognized.. very disappointing. If you're not going to do anything about what is mentioned in the reservation then DON'T ASK! Also, we both had the Ribeye steaks and while they were cooked to perfection there was so much fat.. I've never had a Ribeye where I left almost half the steak and it was because it was all fat... Again very disappointing especially considering the price.... While I did like the restaurant, I would have to think twice before going again because of what I mentioned...Special Features:
- Historic, and Good FoodBuffalorickDined on 7/4/2014I've been eating at Monti's often for over 30 years. It is always a pleasure. And whenever I have out of town guests, I bring them here for at least one meal. It's in an historic building, with lots of interesting bits of history (and not the fake kind you see in chain restaurants). And the food is good too. I've never gotten a bad steak. They've modernized their menu recently, but I'm not a "foodie" - all I want is a good steak, a baked potato, and a salad. But the new stuff isn't bad. I've always gotten good service, even on a special holiday like the 4th of July. Try to get seated near the indoor fountain. It has probably been there longer than you've been alive! What else can I say other than I have returned over 100 times.Special Features:
- July 4thDarrylVIPDined on 7/4/2014Was first visit to Monti's . Was headed to Tempe Towne Lake 4th celebration so was looking for place close to lake with good reviews. Food was excellent. Service was good with exception of server not knowing specials for the day. I had to show email received from Monti's for her. Otherwise very enjoyable evening and tasty foodSpecial Features:
- Great Service and FoodMandelauraDined on 6/23/2014We always love the service we receive at Montis and the food is always delicious and prepared to our liking.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Recommend but beware!EdLilyDined on 6/21/2014Steaks were very good. Spinach dip was thin and tasteless, Caesar salad had dressing out if a jar, no flavor. Peach cobbler would have been a great dessert if made with fresh peaches in lieu of canned peaches. Service was poor to non-existent. Nice restaurant for a good steak if that is all you want.
- Dinnerermartin63Dined on 6/20/2014Every time we have come for dinner it has always been fantastic. Adding the bar out side is a great asset we enjoyed watching the sunset we almost missed out reservation.Special Features:
- Nothing Wrong Just Nothing GreatrobinVIPDined on 6/19/2014Clearly a long standing Tempe institution. Everything was good, just nothing special. Unique old decor.
- A must for AZ familiesOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/15/2014We chose Monti's for two reasons. We wanted good steak for a Fathers' Day treat and we wanted the Arizona grandchildren to be exposed to this classic home and restaurant. Our server helped explain the history, helped us get child friendly meals and the red meat and the pork chop were awesome.Special Features:
- Not ParFairGuyDined on 6/15/2014Was disappointed in the quality of the Rib eye Father's Day Special. Meat was cooked to order but was not very tasty and was a bit tuff.
- Good experienceFrequentDinerDined on 6/15/2014We went here for 2014 Father's Day with teenage grandsons. Michael, our server, was attentive and friendly. We all ordered steaks and the trimmings. The food was good, although our "medium well" steaks ranged from pretty rare to barely medium. We didn't send them back because we were all hungry, but it would be nice for all restaurant chefs to prepare a steak as ordered, rather than how they prefer to cook it. All in all, a good experience and, of course, the ambiance is old town Tempe cattle baron. The trimmings -- twice baked potato, grilled shrimp, etc. -- were tasty and dessert was an excellent finish to a fine meal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Father's DayDocHowie1Dined on 6/15/2014A pleasant dining experience with excellent service, properly cooked food and a quiet location making conversation comfortable.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful dinnerrepeatdinersDined on 6/15/2014We celebrated Father's Day at Monti's with an early mid-afternoon dinner. My 91 year old mother accompanied my husband and myself. As usual, Monti's did not disappoint. The Prime Rib was superb, the potatoes and vegetables perfect, AND the peach cobbler that we shared was absolutely outstanding!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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The remote and sparsely populated southwest corner of the Highlands, from the empty district of Morvern to the isolated peninsula of Knoydart, is a dramatic, lonely region of mountain and moorland fringed by a rocky, indented coast whose stunning white beaches enjoy wonderful views to Mull, Skye and other islands. Its Gaelic name, Garbh-chiochan, translates as the "Rough Bounds", implying a region geographically and spiritually apart. Even if you have a car, you should spend some time here exploring on foot; there are so few roads that some determined hiking is almost inevitable.
The Ardnamurchan peninsula
A nine-mile drive south of Fort William down Loch Linnhe, the five-minute ferry crossing at Corran Ferry provides the most direct point of entry for Morvern and the rugged Ardnamurchan peninsula. The most westerly point on the British mainland, the peninsula lost most of its inhabitants during the infamous Clearances and is now sparsely populated with only a handful of tiny crofting settlements clinging to its jagged coastline. It boasts some beautiful, pristine, empty beaches – especially about three miles north of the Ardnamurchan lighthouse at Sanna Bay, a shell-strewn strand and series of dunes that offers truly unforgettable vistas of the Small Isles to the north, circled by gulls, terns and guillemots. The coastal hamlet of SALEN marks the turn-off for Ardnamurchan Point: from here it's a further 25 miles of slow, scenic driving along the singletrack road which follows the northern shore of Loch Sunart.
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The "Road to the Isles" from Fort William to Mallaig, followed by the West Highland Railway and the narrow, winding A830, traverses the mountains and glens of the Rough Bounds before breaking out onto a spectacularly scenic coast of sheltered inlets, white beaches and wonderful views to the islands of Rùm, Eigg, Muck and Skye. This is country associated with Bonnie Prince Charlie, whose adventures of 1745–46 began and ended on this stretch of coast, with his first, defiant gathering of the clans at Glenfinnan, nineteen miles west of Fort William at the head of lovely Loch Shiel. The spot is marked by a column (now a little lopsided), crowned with a clansman in full battle dress, erected in 1815.
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Kyle of Lochalsh and around
Kyle of Lochalsh and around
As the main gateway to Skye, KYLE OF LOCHALSH used to be an important transit point for tourists, locals and services. However, with the building of the Skye Bridge in 1995, Kyle was left as merely the terminus for the train route from Inverness, with little else to offer. Of more interest is nearby Eilean Donan Castle, perched at the end of a stone causeway on the shores of Loch Duich. A few miles north of Kyle of Lochalsh is the delightful village of Plockton, a refreshing alternative to its utilitarian neighbour, with cottages grouped around a yacht-filled bay and Highland cattle wandering the streets.
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ULLAPOOL, northwest Scotland's principal centre of population, was founded at the height of the herring boom in 1788 by the British Fisheries Society, on a sheltered arm of land jutting into Loch Broom. The grid-plan town is still an important fishing centre, though the ferry link to Stornoway on Lewis ensures that in high season it's swamped with visitors. Though busy, Ullapool remains a hugely appealing place and a good base for exploring the northwest Highlands.
By day, Ullapool's attention focuses on the comings and goings of the ferry, fishing boats and smaller craft, while in the evening, yachts swing on the current, shops stay open late, and drinkers at the Ferry Boat Inn line the sea wall. In summer, trips head to the Summer Isles – a cluster of uninhabited islets a couple of miles offshore – to view seabird colonies, dolphins and porpoises.
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Monthly Poets' Corner Open Mic @ Cultural Center of Cape Cod
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January 31, 7pm. The mic is open to musicians and poets of all ages. Free and open to the public. Bring your own refreshments. Hosted by Barry Hellman and Joe Gouveia on the last Thursday of each month, January-October. Signup for poets and musicians 6:30 PM. Musicians please note: Acoustic only. No bands. This month: Poems and Songs about Love of all Kinds. Come hear others read and play and share something of your own. Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth 508-394-7100. www.cultural-center.org
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Q: bought these chairs for a steal from someone on Craigslist. They're extremely similar to the Marcello Ziliani "Smile" chairs but I'm wondering if anyone knows how to tell if they're authentic or not?
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Great find! The angle of the arms seems different (the arms on your chairs are more rounded), but that wouldn't keep me from enjoying them. Very sculptural.
From the pics I'm looking at, maybe not. On your chairs the head rest twists out as they become the arm rests. On the Smile chairs I'm looking at there is no twist. HOWEVER, that doesn't mean the design didn't change at some point. Also, Wally's right, enjoy them no matter what. They're FABULOUS! I actually like your chairs better (I like the twist)!
I'm not a furniture expert, but to me there are enough differences to make it look like a knock-off rather than an authentic chair. The fabric color, shape and twist (or tilt, as I see it) are quite different from those found on originals.
It doesn't look like current production, but who cares? I'm with Wally; I think the twist gives you a lovely arm rest not present in the current version. Congratulations on a great Craigslist score!
Here's the ones in current production.
http://www.homedesignfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/smile-2chairs.jpg But I'm with the team, if it was a good price, there 's no way that I would have passed them up. I don't think they are a knockoff. A knock off would have been more similar (if that makes sense). But I do think they are a really cool chair. I like them better than the current ones.
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I covet your chairs. Do you live in Quebec?
Yours looks like this replica chair:
But...the tag on yours also looks kind of aged, so maybe not a recent replica. But cool chair, enjoy.
Wow, those are pretty cool! Out of curiosity, how comfortable are they to actually sit in?
They're actually quite comfortable. They fit the shape of your body well.


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|File: FreeUI02-23-11
Being mounted seems to be a big par...
Being mounted seems to be a big part of the problem. Zoning into raids and instances almost guaranteed disappearing act. Arenas are hit or miss as are using transportation portals. I haven't had the ambition yet to swap out the new rABS code.
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Originally posted by Xvozt
Originally posted by Xvozt Where is the micromenu(i mean lfg, spellbook, character info etc) or smth like that :eek: I've searched for 20 mins and didnt find anything >< Thx Use keybinds and /commands for micromenu functions.
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It looks like Zork fixed something...
It looks like Zork fixed something that may be my problem in his 4.0.6 update. I don't really have time to mess with it now, but if I can get around to it tonight I'll post any results. Gotta remind myself to copy your bar coords though. As for the arena frames thing, I believe they're separate from boss frames, but I could be w...
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I play Warrior. I really don't see...
I play Warrior. I really don't see any consistency in it. The easier fix I've found is to swap specs as opposed to shutting down wow. It's so far happened when going through portals, using hearthstone, zoning into instances and being called to BGs/Instances. The weird part is that it doesn't seem to happen every time.
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I've run into a problem recently wh...
I've run into a problem recently where upon going through portals all but actionbar 1 are hidden. They're all toggled on in Interface>Actionbars. The only thing I've changed in the configs are toggling on the Stance bar and moving the lootroll frame. I had the right bars set to mouseover briefly, but changed that back. I have to...
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Thanks. I have messed with Lynstats...
Thanks. I have messed with Lynstats in the past so what was my next move.
|File: FreeUI02-01-11
I've looked through some of the files and can find neither a setting for server/local time, nor a /command to open the default blizz clock settings. Any help? It's probably something dumb I'm just not seeing.
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I know it's no exactly a function o...
I know it's no exactly a function of the addon as it stands, but I would love you long time if you had an option to add the glow to HS when Battle Trance procs.
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Thanks for the fix. I'll have to te...
Thanks for the fix. I'll have to test as soon as servers come online.
|File: Shot Glass Raid Frames11-29-10
Been noticing this error repeatedly...
Been noticing this error repeatedly in BGs. Actually installed an error grabber because it was so spammy. Interface\AddOns\ShotGlass\ShotGlass.lua:52: attempt to index local 'text' (a nil value) : ? Interface\AddOns\ShotGlass\ShotGlass.lua:52: in function
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My only complaint with this addon,...
My only complaint with this addon, and it's not even really a complaint, is that there isn't a way to lock the frames or hide the drag button. I also second the use of spellIDs instead of spel names to make it a universal addon. Aside from that, a raid frames addon like this has been a long time coming. Thanks. There may be mo...
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Really like the frames, but what do...
Really like the frames, but what do I have to remove or comment out to get rid of the player buffs, debuffs and weapon enchants? I've tried a few things and end up just breaking the addon. EDIT: If I just comment out the SetPoints that does the trick.
|File: Qulight UI06-06-10
I just noticed the same thing.
I just noticed the same thing.
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Loaded it up and got this streaming...
Loaded it up and got this streaming through my chat. I don't know much about Lua aside from things that are more or less meant to be messed with. Hope you can help. Interface\AddOns\!Settings\map.lua:19: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'centerx' (a nil value)
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Additional button systems?
Would it be at all possible to create additional button_systems? I'm looking to maybe do a 1x8 button system for bars 1 and 2. Any input guidance on where to start would help. Thanks.
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Still need the core for it to work....
Still need the core for it to work. That's a lot of fluff. I'm not sure what it would take to emancipate the oUF layout from your core, but if you could point me in the right direction I may be inclined to do it myself.
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Is there any way I can get just you...
Is there any way I can get just your UFs? They require DocsUI Core which adds stuff I don't want or need. Love the UFs though. Only thing I'd need to do is change bar texture.
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I'm having similar problems with th...
I'm having similar problems with the addon "Viewport" as well as this one. The color changes appear to only happen when you go from an outdoor area to an indoor area so far. Behavior between the two addons seems identical.
|File: Viewport01-24-10
Any chance on getting an update? Wh...
Any chance on getting an update? When I enter indoor areas the color of the bar(s) changes.
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Originally posted by Aluria
Originally posted by Aluria which frames ure layout support? Before 1.6 it was Player, Pet, Focus, Target, ToT, Party, Raid. Now it appears to be the same minus Pet.
|File: oUF_zp01-14-10
I noticed you use a few plugins in...
I noticed you use a few plugins in your personal UI. Since you don't have them listed in the Addon Info which plugins are supported by this layout? Thanks. EDIT: I just updated and my pet frame is gone. I noticed there's a bunch of code related to 'pet' and 'petframe' missing from 1.6 vs the version in your compilation. Was this i...
|File: oUF_Grid10-21-09
Originally posted by richerich
Originally posted by richerich I might have missed something, but i dont like it when the frames are shown when you are solo. I only want it to show in Party/Raid :( or with a /command to show/hide the frames... EDIT: bug from today In core.lua find the text (ctrl/cmd-F) "showsolo" and change the "true" to "false".
|File: oUF_Caellian10-20-09
Originally posted by tyeni
it is...
Originally posted by tyeni it is partial to omnicc but also in c_main.lua find button.cd.noOCC = false button.cd.noCooldownCount = true icons.disableCooldown = false this way they show the sweep you are looking for. Thanks. That's what I was looking for. Is there any way to reverse the sweep though so it goes from norm...
|File: oUF_Caellian10-20-09
Originally posted by tyeni
I beli...
Originally posted by tyeni I believe that is OmniCC If OmniCC (which I've been using for quite some time and currently have installed)can put a sweep on the buff icons in oUF please let me know how. I'm referring the the buffs as seen in this screenshot. It appears that the timers are gone and have been replaced with a sweep...
|File: oUF_Caellian10-19-09
In some of the screens the buffs ha...
In some of the screens the buffs have a sweep. It's not in the config, nor in the other files that I can see. Is it no longer part of the addon, or if it's still alive where are the setting for it (which lines of which file)? Thanks.


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By providing a current splitter stage and a feedback loop to current and voltage gain stages of an amplifier, a preamplifier can be implemented as an integrated circuit. This integrated preamplifier is particularly suited in bar code reader systems and fiber optic receiver systems.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention is concerned with improvements in or relating to preamplifier circuits and is especially concerned with integrated preamplifier circuits. The circuit of a typical prior art photodetector preamplifier is shown in FIG. 1 and comprises an FET operational amplifier having a large feedback resistor connected between the output of the amplifier and the negative input, the positive input being grounded. If the amplifier has a low input current as, for example, when it is connected to a small diameter photodiode in a light ambient, the preamplifier noise level is dominated by the noise of the large feedback resistor; and for a noise level which is comparable to the bias current effects of the amplifier, the resistor would have to be of the order of 250 megohms, for a FET input operational amplifier. Even a resistor having a resistance value of 2 megohms would be quite inpractical for integrated circuit implementation and, besides, would exhibit poor noise and bandwidth performance; thus, the implementation of the less-than-optimal circuit of FIG. 1 in integrated circuit format would be impractical. SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION The present invention provides a high gain preamplifier circuit which is especially suited to fabrication as an integrated circuit, in which form it can be utilized in, for example, bar code reader devices or in fiber optic receiver devices. The circuit comprises a current gain stage which is connected to a two-stage voltage gain circuit which provides a non-phase-inverted output; this output is connected to a current splitter circuit which provides a feedback loop to the preamplifier input and provides an output which may be connected, for example, to a post amplifier. For integrated circuit implementation, and in one preferred embodiment of the present invention at least, the circuit splitter circuit should be constructed as an integrated circuit upon a single chip, the current splitter circuit comprising a pair of commonly-connected-collector and a pair of commonly-connected-base transistors, having their emitters connected to further complementary transistors all of whose geometries are chosen in the fabrication of the integrated circuit such that the required current gain is achieved with bandwidth, linearity, and noise performance comparable to the best commercial discrete form of operational amplifier and feedback resistor combinations available at this time. With the entire preamplifier circuit according to the invention in another preferred embodiment as a monolithic integrated circuit, the cost is substantially lower than when discrete conventional components are used. Further, as a monolithic integrated circuit, the circuit has fewer package interconnects and consequently displays higher reliability. Additionally, the integrated circuit can be completely shielded inside a conventional metal can package, thereby protecting the circuit against ambient electromagnetic interference. To provide a preamplifier having a current splitter circuit configured in accordance with the present invention, but with the components provided in discrete form, would be impractical due to the problems of component matching between the various transistors of the configuration. Furthermore, it is considered that the use of field-effect transistors (FET's), which require large voltages, would be impractical due to the need to operate the preamplifier with very low voltage supplies. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a circuit diagram of a conventional preamplifier circuit. FIG. 2 is a block schematic circuit diagram of a preamplifier according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a detailed circuit diagram of the preamplifier of FIG. 2. FIG. 4 is a simplified circuit diagram of the preamplifier of FIG. 3 showing sources of noise contributed by the preamplifier. FIG. 5 is a graph of spectral noise density versus frequency for the circuit of FIG. 4. FIG. 6 is a detailed circuit diagram of a further preamplifier according to the present invention. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT FIG. 2 shows a general schematic block diagram of a preamplifier circuit according to the present invention. The circuit comprises a current gain circuit 10 having an input port 12, which is the input port of the preamplifier circuit, and an output port 14 connected to the input port of a two-stage voltage gain circuit 16 comprising a first stage 18 having an output port 20 connected to an input port of a second stage 22. The first stage 18 of the voltage gain circuit 16 provides, in effect, a short circuit load impedance (see FIGS. 3 and 6) to a current at the input port of the voltage gain circuit 16, and the second voltage gain circuit 22 produces a non-inverted output. The output port 24 of the second stage 22 is connected to the input port of current splitter circuit 26, which includes a feedback circuit 28. The current splitter circuit 26 has an output port 30, which is the output port of the preamplifier circuit, and the feedback circuit 28 has an output port 32, which is connected to the input port 12, for the purpose of applying current feedback around the complete preamplifier. In FIG. 3 there is shown a detailed circuit diagram of a preamplifier according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. This circuit may be employed, for example, in bar code reader or fiber optic applications. The illustrated preamplifier comprises a current gain circuit provided by a grounded-emitter, npn transistor Q1, which has its base connected to a grounded photodiode D1 of, for example, the aforementioned bar code reader. The base of the transistor Q1 is connected also to a feedback loop, as hereinafter described. The collector of the transistor Q1 is the output port of the current gain circuit and is connected to the input port of a voltage gain circuit of the preamplifier. The voltage gain circuit comprises first and second stages, the first stage being provided by second and third npn transistors Q2 and Q3 arranged as a transresistance amplifier with a resistor R1 providing the feedback resistance between the emitter of the transistor Q3 and the base of the transistor Q2 to provide an effective short circuit load impedance to current at the input of the voltage gain circuit. The base of the transistor Q2 is connected to the collector or output port of the transistor Q1. The transistor Q2 has a grounded emitter and has its collector connected to a current source I13 and to the base of the transistor Q3. The collector of the transistor Q3 is connected to the voltage source Vcc, and its emitter provides the output of the first voltage gain stage. The second voltage gain stage is provided by a fourth, grounded emitter, npn transistor Q4, the base of which is connected via a resistor R2 and to the emitter of the transistor Q3. The collector of the transistor Q4 is connected to the current source I14 and to an input port of the current splitting circuit of the illustrated preamplifier. The current splitting circuit comprises a pair of fifth and sixth, npn transistors Q5 and Q6, respectively, a pair of seventh and eighth, pnp transistors Q7 and Q8, and a ninth, pnp transistor Q9. The input of the current splitting circuit is provided by the commonly connected bases of the transistors Q5 and Q6, whose collectors are commonly connected to the voltage source Vcc. The emitter of the transistor Q5 is connected to the emitters of the two transistors Q7 and Q8, and the emitter of the transistor Q6 is connected to that of Q9, the bases of the transistors Q7, Q8, and Q9 being connected to a bias voltage source Vbias. The collectors of the transistors Q8 and Q9 are connected together and provide the preamplifier output, while the collector of the transistor Q7 is connected to the base of the transistor Q1, thereby providing a feedback loop for the current gain preamplifier. Typically, in an application of the preamplifier for use in a bar code scanner, a photodiode represented by D1 provides the light-sensitive interface of the scanner and will generate a current, when in use, of between 1 nA to 300 nA, which is sufficient to modulate the base and collector currents of the transistor Q1. By comparison, the current generated in a typical fiber optic application would be in the range of 10 nA to 5 .mu.A. In relation to the present invention, it is foreseen that the photodiode input current may be as low as 100 pA and still be capable of producing a detectable output signal representative of the bars and spaces of a bar code. Current supply to the transistor Q1 is from the feedback loop from the transistor Q7, and the gain of the current gain stage is determined by the beta (B) of the transistor Q1 to provide an output signal to the input port of the voltage gain circuit Q2, Q3, and Q4. At the transistor Q2 the input signal is amplified and phase-inverted. Typically there is a small voltage drop across the feedback rsistor R1 to establish the collector current of the transistor Q1, while the transistor Q3 provides impedance buffering of the output signal from the transistor Q2. As stated above the feedback resistor R1, besides determining the collector current of Q1, also determines the transresistance of the first voltage gain stage. The use of a transresistance amplifier Q2, Q3, R1 as a load for the current gain stage Q1 serves as a means of improving the frequency response and transient stability of the preamplifier. This is seen by noting that without the transresistance amplifier the major frequency response limiting time constants will occur at nodes a and b. In as much as these time constants have similar values and are dependent on the collector current of Q1, there is little means of adjusting the preamplifier phase margin for optimal stability. This problem is overcome with the transresistance amplifier, which forces the bandwidth limiting time constants to occur at nodes a and c, where the time constants can be independently controlled through selection of the collector currents of both Q1 and Q2. The resulting separation in value of these two time constants then permits improvements in bandwidth and transient stability. The signal from the transistor Q3 is then presented as a voltage signal at the base of the transistor Q4, which provides an inverting gain stage and, in the subsequent overall feedback loop, ensures that the feedback signal is of correct phase for proper operation when the overall feedback loop is closed.
The voltage output of the transistor Q4 with respect to the bias voltage Vbias on the base of the transistor Q7 is set so that the transistors Q5 through Q9 convert this voltage into currents at the feedback and output ports. In the integrated circuit, the emitter of the transistor Q6 is, as is also known in the art, of greater area than that of the transistor Q5, while the area of the emitter of the transistor Q9 is greater than that of the transistors Q7 and Q8 for the output current to be greater than the current in the feedback loop. The emitter area ratios of the transistors Q5 and Q6 and of the transistors Q7, Q8, and Q9 together with the collector peripheries of the transistors Q7 and Q8 determine, as is known in the art, the current ratioing characteristics of the current splitter circuit. Typically, the emitter ratio of Q6/Q5 will be approximately 11:1, and that of Q9/Q7+Q8 will also be approximately 11:1. With the collector peripheries of Q8/Q7 at approximately 7:1, the resulting current split ratio of the output current to the feedback current will be 100:1. It is believed that the above described circuit is most advantageously configured as a single integrated circuit chip. However, it is also foreseen that an equivalent circuit could also be implemented by forming only the transistors Q5, Q6, Q7, Q8, and Q9 with the remaining components provided in discrete form and properly connected thereto. Further, in place of the transistor Q1, a super beta transistor can be substituted and the operating bias currents adjusted to reduce the noise which is dependent upon the shot current of the transistor Q1, and also to increase the bandwidth limits. In FIG. 4, there is shown a simplified schematic circuit diagram illustrating the functional elements of the preamplifier circuit of FIG. 3 for the purpose of explaining the noise analysis of the preamplifier circuit. Therein, the voltage gain circuit provided by the transistors Q2, Q3, and Q4 is indicated by the amplifier A, and the current splitter circuit provided by the transistors Q5, Q6, Q7, Q8, and Q9 is represented by the block B including the transistor Q7 and the transistor QX which represents the network of the transistors Q5, Q6, Q8, and Q9. In the circuit diagram, the equivalent noise sources of the transistors Q1 and Q7 are shown separately at vn, inb and inc for the purpose of analysis, so that the transistors Q1, Q7, and the amplifier A can be considered as a noiseless circuit. The photodiode D1 is represented by an equivalent circuit comprising a capacitor Cd and a current source Id while Ri represents an ideal noiseless resistor resulting from the input resistance of the transistor Q1. The input capacitance of the transistor Q1 is represented by the capacitor Ci, which also includes any applicable parasitic capacitances. For purposes of discussion, the two capacitances can be combined to provide an equivalent capacitance Ct such that Ct=Cd+Ci. The resistance Ri can be calculated from the equation: Ri=(BkT/qIC1) (1) where B is transistor current gain IC1/IB1, IC1 is the DC collector current of transistor Q1, IB1 is the DC base current, and k=Boltzmann's constant, q=electron charge, and T=absolute temperature in degrees Kelvin. Due to the feedback nature of this circuit, the transistor Q7 provides all currents flowing away from the node a and so IC7=IB1+Id+inb-inc+wCtvn+Vn/Ri, (2) with Iout=(Ai)(IC7), and where: IC7=combined DC and instantaneous collector current of the transistor Q7, Id=signal current flowing in the photodiode, inb=instantaneous noise current due to the base current shot noise of the transistor Q1, inc=instantaneous noise current due to collector current shot noise of the transistor Q7, vn=instantaneous noise voltage resulting from the shot noise of the collector current of the transistor Q1, w=radian frequency, Ai=current split ratio of the current splitter geometries, and Iout=output current of the circuit. Because noise performance is only important for low signal levels, the following calculations will assume that the signal current, Id, is approximately zero. Considering now only the instantaneous current and voltage components of equation (2) by expressing them in rms quantities, it can be shown that the total input referred noise current per cycle of bandwidth, for uncorrelated sources, can be calculated as follows, the node d functions as a virtual ground in the analysis: (int).sup.2 =(inb).sup.2 +(inc).sup.2 +(vn/Ri).sup.2 +(wCtvn).sup.2. (3) Employing the usual shot noise formulas for currents, (inb).sup.2 =2qIb1=2qIC1/B; (inc).sup.2 =2qIC7. (4) As Id approaches zero, IC7=IB1, and (inc).sup.2 =2qIC7=2qIB1=2qIC1/B. (5) It can also be shown that the equivalent noise voltage source vn can be expressed as vn=kT(2/qIC1).sup.1/2. (6) Substituting equations (1), (4), (5), and (6) into equation (3) gives the following result: (int).sup.2 =2qIC1/B+2qIC1/B+(kT).sup.2 (2/qIC1)/(BkT/qIC1).sup.2 +(wCtkT).sup.2 (2/qIC1)=4qIC1/B+2qIC1/B.sup.2 +2kT(wCt).sup.2 (kT/qIC1). For npn transistors, B is equal or greater than 40, and so the second term of the above equation, i.e., 2qIC1/B.sup.2, is much smaller than the first term and can be ignored, thus reducing the equation to (int).sup.2 =4qIC1/B+2kT(wCt).sup.2 (kT/qIC1). (7) Thus, for low radian frequencies approaching DC conditions, w approaches zero, and (int)=2(qIC1/B).sup.1/2, (8) while at high frequencies, the first term can be ignored, and (int)'=kTwCt(2/qIC1).sup.1/2. (9) From these last two equations (8) and (9), it can be observed that (a) at low frequencies, noise deceases as B increases and as the DC collector current decreases in the transistor Q1, and (b) at high frequencies the noise level is frequency dependent (increases with frequency), is also capacitance dependent (increases with capacitance) and decreases with increasing collector current IC1 in the transistor Q1. Equation (7) can be rewritten in the form: (int).sup.2 =4qIC1/B+2qIC1(wCt).sup.2 (kT/qIC1).sup.2, (10) where kT/qIC1 has the units of resistance. If the time constant Ct(kT/qIC1) is expressed as 1/w1, then equation (10) can be written in the form, (int).sup.2 =4qIC1/B+2qIC1(w/w1).sup.2. (11) Now, if the frequency at which the spectral noise density curve versus frequency begins to increase is defined as w2, then w2 can be found by noting that this is the frequency at which both terms of equation (11) are equal. Thus, 4qIC1/B=2qIC1(w2/w1).sup.2, or w2=w1(2/B).sup.1/2 =(1/Ct(kT/qIC1))(2/B).sup.1/2. (12) The relationships between equations (8), (9) and (12) are shown plotted in FIG. 5. In relation to the possible use, referred to previously, of superbeta transistors, it is important to note that the total noise observed in a bandwidth larger than fz, where fz=w2/2.pi., is a function of both the flatband noise and the noise beyond the corner frequency fz. If the curve in FIG. 5 is designated by the spectral noise density versus frequency in amperes/Hertz 1/2, then for fe greater than fz, the rms noise in a bandwidth fe can be found using the function ##EQU1## This equation can predict a minimization of In by firstly reducing the term (4qIC/B).sup.1/2 and further by pushing the corner frequency, fz, in FIG. 5 as far to the right as possible through appropriate design of the components, their performance parameters, and the operating bias of the transistors, specifically the transistor Q1. Equations (8) and (12) suggest that the use of transistors with B as large as it is possible to achieve will permit both the noise predicted by equation (8) and the noise beyond the corner frequency fz, as predicted by equation (12), to be reduced simultaneously. To illustrate with respect to a circuit according to the present invention, where q=1.6.times.10.sup.-19 ev, IC1=1.75.times.10.sup.-6 amp, B=120, and Ct=17.5.times.10.sup.-12 F, then the predicted result is (4qIC1/B).sup.1/2 =0.966.times.10.sup.-13 amp/Hz.sup.1/2, and fz=79 kHz. In a second example, where IC1'=5IC1 and B'=10B, then the predicted result is (4qIC1'/B').sup.1/2 =0.683.times.10.sup.-13 amp/Hz.sup.1/2, and fz=125 kHz. Thus, it can be seen that both the flatband noise can be reduced and the noise corner frequency can be increased by first increasing the transistor B by a factor of 10 and then increasing the DC operating collector current of Q1 to compensate. This is exactly what would be accomplished by using superbeta integrated circuit processing in the design of a preamplifier according to the present invention. FIG. 6 shows a second preamplifier circuit according to the present invention. This circuit is substantially similar to that shown in FIG. 3 but includes a number of further elements, namely, a capacitor C1 and five transistors Q10-Q14, the purpose of which is hereinafter described. The capacitor C1 is connected between the feedback loop from the collector of the transistor Q7 and to the base of the transistor Q5. It provides frequency compensation for the closed loop feedback amplifier by bypassing the bandwidth limited operation of transistors Q5 and Q7. The transistor Q13 is a pnp transistor having its collector connected to the base of the transistor Q3, (and thus to the collector of the transistor Q2), its emitter connected to the voltage source Vcc and its base connected to the base of each of the transistors Q14, Q11, and Q12, all of which are pnp type and have their emitters connected to the voltage source Vcc. The collector of the transistor Q14 is connected to the base of the transistor Q5, (and thus to the collector of the transistor Q4). The collector of the transistor Q11 is connected to the base and to the collector of the transistor Q10, which is of npn type and has its emitter grounded and its base connected to the bases of the transistors Q7, Q8, and Q9. All of these component transistors serve to bias the preamplifier to the preferred operating currents. The transistors Q13 and Q14 provide current sources for the transistors Q2 and Q4 while the transistor Q11 provides bias to supply operating current to the transistor Q10 to bias the transistors Q7, Q8, and Q9. Another transistor Q12 is provided to bias the transistors Q11, Q13, and Q14. As can be readily seen in a comparison between FIGS. 3 and 6, the advantages to the present invention are similarly realized with this alternate preferred embodiment.


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Inside today's Signpost Arts & Entertainment Classified News Opinion Sports page 5 page 8 page 2 page 4 page 7 A moral dilemma faces Utahns see page 4 High school football camp at Weber see page 2 French students come to Utah see page 2 A. VP ' t ':.. A- Fa. i I - Tuesday, July 5, 1988 Weber State college Lunch not essential m d il dp Scott Summerill Managing Editor The dining facilities on Utah campus and many functions of religious organizations in the state began charging sales tax to patrons as of July 1 in accordance with Utah tax legislation passed a year ago. Grant Protzman, title, said the legislation was passed a year ago to "plug a tax loophole." According to Protzman, the law states that as long as the function is essential to the mission of the institution, it is exempt from the tax. However, if the functions not essential it is subject to the same taxes as any other private enterprise. "If an Institutional Counsel was to hold an all-day meeting," said Protzman, "it would be deemed a necessary function to the mission of the institution and would be exempt from taxation. But, if Suzie student wants to have lunch between class, it is a convenience and is taxable." Protzman said the same guidelines apply to church functions. "A one time function put on as a fund-raiser by a church would be taxable, whereas an ongoing function that is essential to the mission of the church would maintain a tax exempt status," he said. "Although serving lunch is not necessary for the educational goals of the institution," said Protzman, "we could argue that lunches are essential to the lifestyle of students while they pursue their education." Mary Anne Prcece, director of Weber State dining facilities, said the taxation in the campus facilities is the same as those of any other business now. "We have to send in our share to the state just like everyone else now," she said. Prcece said that even though the dining facilities are paying taxes, they are not allowed to advertise and compete with other businesses off campus. According to Protzman, the logic behind denying campus facilities to compete with private enterprises off campus is a matter of funding. "A business that is backed with private funds should not be subject to competition by a state or publicly funded institution," he said. "What it really is," said Prcece, "is a great way for the state to raise revenue." The Russians have landed Scott Summerill Managing Editor Travis Air Force Base in California received a 70-member Soviet inspection team Friday to begin the process of inspecting missile plants in accordance with the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty. A four-member Soviet advance team arrived in Salt Lake City late Monday, June 27 to finalize living arrangements for about 20 of the arms inspectors scheduled to inspect Utah's Hercules plant for compliance with the INF treaty. The advance team worked with Igor Khripunov, first secretary of the Soviet embassy in Washington, and three technical experts to make the inspectors' stay in Utah as comfortable as possible, according to an Associated Press report. The team of inspectors arc expected to decide the site they want to look at first and begin inspection 24 hours a day their inspections by Monday, July 4. It is expected that the Utah Hercules plant will be one of the first on the agenda for the team. Hercules produced Pershing missile engines until about a year ago and now, under the INF treaty, the missile are banned. The inspectors are in Utah to insure the terms of the treaty are adhered to. Hercules is the only plant in the United States that will be subject to for as long as 13 years. The other 21 sites in the U.S. and Europe subject to Soviet inspection under the treaty are on a short inspection schedule of no longer than 48 hours at a time. According to a Salt Lake Tribune report, the Hercules plant has hired an additional 30 security guards and spent $2 million to improve the security and build an inspection portal to meet the requirements of the Soviet inspectors. Utah's business activities down Business activity declined in Utah during 1987 for the third consecutive year. This was reported by Utah Foundation, the private research organization in their annual analysis of business activity in Utah. According to the study, sales volume, as measured by sales and use tax receipts, dropped by 1.5 percent last year. In addition, the purchasing power of the dollar was down by 3.6 percent. Thus, when an adjustment is made for inflation, the total reduction in the effective sales volume amounted to 5 percent in 1987. In contrast to the Utah experience, personal consumption expenditures throughout the U.S. rose by 6 percent last year. Even after allowance is made for inflation, personal consumption expenditures were up by 1.9 percent in 1987. Thus, it is clear that business activity in Utah lagged behind that of the nation as a whole. Foundation analysts point out, however, that there are some recent signs that the Utah economy may be improving. Although business activity was down for the year as a whole, it was up by 1.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 1987. Furthermore, unemployment in the state has declined and personal income has continued to grow. Total sales volume in Utah during the 1987 calendar year was $12.2 billion. This was equal to nearly 80 percent of personal income. In other words, Utahns currently arc spending a much smaller proportion of their (see BUSINESS on page 2) Vol. 48 No. 78 I o C F - L t tA fir
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Rutland woman arrested in South Burlington prostitution investigationBy Gordon Dritschilo
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A Rutland woman was arrested as part of an investigation into prostitution in South Burlington, according to police.
Courtney Samplatsky, 25, was charged with giving false information to a police officer and held on that charge along with a number of active arrest warrants, according to a statement issued Sunday by the South Burlington Police Department.
Sgt. David Solomon said investigators' attention had been drawn to the Anchorage Inn on Dorset Street.
"We're seeing more and more prostitution issues in the area," Solomon said, "I think it's always been here. I think we're taking a harder look at it because where you have prostitution, you generally have drugs, you generally have criminals. The guys pimping out these girls are not angels. They're not clean-cut businessmen."
Police had contact with Samplatsky at the Anchorage on Saturday after they smelled marijuana there, Solomon said, and the continuing investigation found that she had given them a false name during that contact.
It also found she "was involved in Internet advertising for escort services," according to police, and had arrest warrants with a total of $15,000 bail attached to them issued for her. Solomon said those warrants were for charges including forgery, driving without a license, possession of a regulated drug and possession of cocaine.
Solomon said there had not been any other arrests in the investigation as of early Sunday afternoon.
Samplatsky was held at the Chittenden Regional Correctional Center, according to police.
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I find it weird, that never before have I been invited to my friends daughters/sons birthday parties or baby showers..until now. Now that Naomi is gone, people are asking me to attend. I don't get it. A few weeks ago, my friend sent me a message wanting to have my mother & I both attend her daughters 1st birthday party next month. I without even thinking about it wrote back saying I am sorry but I am not ready to attend yet she replied "we understand". I was also invited to another little boys party (2 yr old) and even though I say being around little boys or infants are somewhat easier , I just couldn't bring myself to go. Am I wrong not to attend? Its only been 8 months since Naomi has been gone. I just don't think I am strong enough and don't want to ruin it for anyone.
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Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profile.
Moisture, Max
Other Ingredients: Cellulose, brewer's dried yeast (min 35% protein), natural chicken flavor and other natural flavors, calcium carbonate, choline bitartrate, L-taurine, iron, amino acid chelate, stearic acid, flax seed, potassium chloride, silica, sunflower seed oil, maltodextrin, green tea leaf extract, red raspberry leaf, catnip, rice flour, niacin, vitamin E, copper amino acid chelate, manganese amino acid chelate, zinc amino acid chelate, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin (B2), vitamin A, thiamine HCl (B1), pyridoxine HCl (B6), folate, biotin, sodium chloride 6x, vitamin B12 and vitamin D.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------For Cats 1-15 lbs: Give 1-2 tablets daily.For Cats 16-30 lbs: Give 2 tablets daily.
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