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2014 VOLVO XC90: After receiving a significant refresh including a bold new look along with enhanced roster of standard features last year, the Volvo XC90 gains more stock equipment for 2014 model year. New upgrades include a folding front passenger seat to accommodate long items, a digital compass, Homelink remote garage door opener and grocery bag holder in the cargo compartment. The XC90 3.2 receives executive floor mats and C-pillar emblems, a folding front passenger seat is added to the Premier Plus trim level while Sovereign Hide soft leather seating surfaces and new 19-inch Galateia alloy wheels are now stand-alone options. Crystal White Pearl is a new color choice for all XC90 models. Trim-levels include the 3.2 (Premium/Premium Plus) and the R-Design, each equipped with a 3.2-liter in-line six-cylinder engine that produces 240 horsepower. The powerplant comes linked to a six-speed Geartronic automatic transmission with a winter setting, and provides a maximum 5000 pound tow capacity. Buyers have their choice of standard front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive configurations. There's no need to leave anyone (or their belongings) behind, as the XC90 provides seven-passenger seating, or up to 85.1 cu. ft. of cargo space behind the front seat. The XC90 R-Design chassis has an advanced suspension and unique R-Design exterior with new technology that includes an enhanced vision system for curvy roads and DSTC Anti-skid setup. While cruising with the family, keep everyone entertained with Integrated Bluetooth handsfree streaming audio, SirusXM satellite radio and dual screen rear seat entertainment system.
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Love is rarer than genius itself. And friendship is rarer than love.
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Tropical storm Ophelia was nearby, but didn't pose much of a problem. I did notice the boat moving a lot the first 2 days, then as we went further south toward St. Thomas, the sea was calmer. We saw a water spout that got a lot of attention (my first), and the most beautiful rainbow ever over the ocean.
The food in the Scarlett dining room was very good. Lobster night was a big hit, and was cooked to perfection..Our 2 waiters, Sonny & I.Gusti, were absolutely awesome!! We didn't just leave waiters behind, we left friends. As for the rest of the employees, none of us EVER saw or heard anything but kind remarks, helpful directions, etc.Everyone spoke if they passed you in the hallways or anywhere else on the ship. I honestly can say that the Carnival staff was about the best I have encountered. This was the 6th cruise for my husband and I, and we hope to go again soon, on Carnival, because we can count on good food, great service, and super good times. If you go on the Dream and you don't have a good time, it isn't because of anything they do or fail to do. It is because you are looking for something to gripe about. Maybe that makes you a 'savvy traveler'. Oh,and every passenger I saw was sober, nicely mannered and having a great time.
The entertainment was good. I have seen better, but again, no real complaints. The machines in the casino were tight,and I never did see anyone winning anything. The ironing rooms were very nicely equipped, as were the public restrooms we used. The pool area got crowded, but we used the hot tub more. The 'returning guests' party was very nice, with free drinks galore. Children weren't a problem (I think most were back in school), & parents seemed to have a handle on discipline, except for one boy who threw food on his mother's head out near the pool.
Debarkation was simple and over in a matter of minutes. How did a whole week fly by so fast?
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Riding the Storm by Salamanda Drake (Dragonsdale series)
In the book Dragonsdale Riding the Storm a dragon rider named Cara and her best friend, Breena, get in a nasty fight because Breena is jealous that Cara is a better rider than her even though she hasn't been riding as long as Breena. Breena's dragon gets injured and she isn't allowed to compete in the competitions, and she needs to in order to qualify for the Island Championships and join the gannd flight.
When she goes some place quiet to think with her dragon she ends up getting stuck in a cave. Cara forgets about their fight and goes looking to save Breena before the high tide swallows her and her dragon into the sea. Cara, with the help of her merboy friend, find and save Breena. The two girls then become the best of friends again.
This book is the second one in it's series and I loved it.
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San Juan Islands Sea Kayaking Tours & Rentals
Kayaking the San Juan Islands for 33 Years!
Kayak the San Juan Islands of Washington State with the area's original sea kayaking outfitter! We are the most experienced kayak company in the San Juans, yet the smallest. We specialize in personal service, quality gear and fun, experienced guides. Sea kayak with orca(killer)whales, porpoise, sea lions, harbor seals, otters, bald eagles and more! Please join us for our 34th season!
~ Established in 1980, we just keep getting better each year!
~ Kayak with orca whales!
~ Spend time with knowledgeable, fun and friendly guides !
~ Paddle quality equipment
~ Go sea kayak sailing!
~ Savor fresh, healthful cuisine!
~ Choose from a wide variety of guided and self-guided, affordable adventures!
~ Stop by our conveniently located Sea Kayak Center kiosk directly across from the ferry dock!
Sea Kayaking Adventures We Offer……
|Whales-Ho! Full Day Tour
|Griffin Bay Half-Day Tour
|Kayak with orca whales on our six-hour Whales-Ho! Kayak Tour! Enjoy a scenic drive to Smallpox Bay on San Juan Island's west side and launch with us into prime whale habitat. Our experience of 33 years and a six-hour tour(instead of three hours) increase your odds of encountering killer whales! A scrumptious lunch is included! If time(and whales) permit, we will take a spectacular hike into the old limestone quarry with scenic, elevated views of Haro Strait, the Olympic Mountain Range and Vancouver Island! This tour leaves daily at 10:30 AM from May through September ! Learn more….
|If your time is limited, a leisurely exploration of the coastline and islands dotting serene Griffin Bay is the perfect island adventure for you. Just a mile south of Friday Harbor but seemingly in a different world, Griffin Bay offers protected waters, bald eagles, harbor seals and stunning views of Mt. Baker and the Olympic Mountains. These trips depart twice daily year-round weather permitting. Learn more……
|Griffin Bay Full Day Tour
|Griffin Bay Sunset Tour
|Let's explore Griffin Bay and American Camp National Park by kayak and foot! This trip offers a chance to see plenty of wildlife for the fit and adventurous in a quiet bay just a short drive from Friday Harbor. We supply you with a seasoned guide, delicious lunches and state-of-the-art, fiberglass sea kayaks. Bring your cameras and binoculars to observe sea lions, seals, porpoise, fox and bald eagles. These kayak trips depart every morning from April 15 to October 15. Learn more…...
|No need for the drive to the west side, when you can enjoy the last light of day in a picturesque bay just minutes from Friday Harbor, yet seemingly, a world apart. Our sunset tour will give you the chance to drift with harbor seals while you watch the sun go down. These kayaking tours depart daily in the late afternoon/early evening from April 15 to October 15. What a great way to end a summer day in the San Juans! Learn more…..
|Whale Sanctuary Two-Day Overnighter
|Two-Day Overnighter – Orca Quest
|The primary goal of our Whale Sanctuary two-day tour is to paddle with orca whales in the wild! It is a mellow, two day/one night trip that explores prime orca whale habitat and is a bit more laid back than our Orca Quest expedition. We will camp on a cozy island reserved just for San Juan Kayak Expeditions and perched on the edge of whale country. Learn more…..
|This two-day overnighter is for the more adventurous, as it covers more miles and explores more islands than our Whale Sanctuary tour. It spends its' final afternoon traversing orca travel routes on Henry Islands' west side. The rewards are worth the effort, as we explore ever-changing coastlines and wildlife habitat! Learn more…..
|Three Day Coastal Explorer
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|Experience all of the scenic wonders and wildlife the San Juans have to offer on our most popular trip! We'll start from San Juan Islands' southeast side and steer north and west through whale country exploring the remote coves and beaches of San Juan, Shaw and the Wasp Islands! We'll keep constant watch for orca whales, sea lions and porpoise. Rugged coastline and an abundance of wildlife highlight this trip! Learn more…..
|This trip is for the true adventurer and is an ideal expedition for kayaking with orca whales, stellar sea lions, harbor seals, porpoise, otters and other marine mammals and to observe the varied flora and fauna of the San Juan Islands. This trip spends it's last evening camped in orca habitat and a stone's throw from the Canadian border on a small jewel of an island reserved just for us! Learn more…..
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|We are experienced professionals in arranging guided sea kayaking trips to meet your special needs! If you have specific dates, routes or groups in mind, we can plan the perfect adventure for you. Over the past 33 years, we have catered to school and family reunions, all-women trips, executive retreats, boy or girl scout troops, company getaways, wedding parties and more. Please contact us with your ideas and for more information.
|Rent our double sea kayaks and gear to create your own self-guided, one-day or multi-day adventure! We rent only top-of-the-line equipment, use our 33 years of experience to help you plan your trip and give you in-depth instruction on the beach. We also supply you with charts and a detailed itinerary written by owner Tim Thomsen to insure a safe and fulfilling exploration of the San Juan Islands. Learn more……
"Seems sensible that choosing a local, sea kayaking outfitter like us (one that has been leading safe, one-of-a-kind sea kayaking trips here for longer than any other company) would be a good idea. You can rest assured that everything we have learned as thirty-four year residents and avid paddlers in the San Juan Islands goes into every trip! Our attention to detail is unequaled in the business! Our affordable, guided expeditions and sea kayak rentals offer adventure, professionalism, value, experience, high quality gear, exceptional service and tons of fun! We know these islands better than anyone! Come along for an unforgettable ride!"
"And if you have any questions about my website, my guided half-day, full-day or multi-day expeditions or my self-guided sea kayak rentals, please feel free to call 360 378 4436 or e-mail me. I am available seven days a week to answer your inquiries personally." Tim Thomsen Owner/Guide
"I was thrilled to be on your expedition this weekend, oh the laughter, what a great group! You are a fabulous, fun and witty man with a heart of gold! Your experience instills great confidence in all who travel with you and your stories and facts of nature(embellished or not) are great entertainment! I am forever grateful to know you and hope to travel with you again!"
Deb Young
Your name was given to me along with several others by the San Juan County Parks and when I looked at the different websites I liked what you had to say. The real clincher though was the time you took to explain all the options and features you offer when I spoke to you on the phone…excellent customer service! I really appreciated all the information and your grace in delivering it! Thank you."
John and Lorraine Doerr
Bainbridge Island, WA
See our 2014 Schedule for all trip dates! Come paddle and sea kayak sail the beautiful San Juan Islands with us! You'll talk about your trip for years to come!
"It was wonderful getting to know everyone! The leadership, the camaradarie of the group and the resulting experience made this an amazing trip! It was the highlight of my summer!"
Mark Francis
Seattle, WA


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Such a fun place.
Located across the street on the West side of the University Mall in Orem, there you will find Joe's Cafe. Parking in front or back.
My mom ordered the ABC (avocado, bacon, cheese) omelet with a side of hashbrowns. I absolutely love crispy hashbrowns. Omelet was divine.
So Joe loves being photographed. You can kinda sorta tell by the wall. The wall is PLASTERED with pictures of he & his customers. I think he's in about 99% of those photos.
I left feeling like I just gained a brand new best friend. Quite the character!
Behold, Joe's Biscuits & Gravy...... That gravy!!! This dish is seasoned & made with love. Chunks of biscuit & ground turkey throughout make it incredibly comforting.
"Slap Ya Mama" cajun seasoning is shipped in straight from the South. It's in almost every dish including the 1/2 pound hamburger patties.
Going back for lunch in the very near future.
I love a plate of silver dollar sized pancakes. You could taste the well-seasoned griddle--and very buttery!
Okay, story time about these grits.
So my mom & I were discussing grits & how we're not a big fan because we like our hot cereal sweet. Southern grits are not sweet. I suggested we try these because maybe they are incredibly good non-sweet grits (plus, Joe almost wouldn't let us leave the counter without ordering some--almost gave us some for free, but we insisted on paying for them). So we ordered the grits, and to our surprise, they were sweet! Creamy, buttery, not-too-sweet. Way beyond my expectations. So I asked Joe, "Do you usually make your grits sweet?" He said "No" and that he had to make them sweet for the Utahns. He even said that with love, not annoyance. He was completely happy to accommodate for our sweet tooth here in Utah. He said that before making them sweet, he was throwing out big pots of grits. Since adjusting the grits, he now goes through two large pots. In fact, people come in just for a bowl of grits, they are truly that good.
I'm thinking Utah County finally has a location worthy of "Diner's, Drive-Ins, & Dives"?
Facebook: Joe's Cafe
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The name is Anastasia.I'm 18 and i live in Bucharest.I'm a fashion blogger,student and life lover.Ex MARC JACOBS,Moschino and ELLE intern,i'm all about fashion&styling.
I made this blog in order to keep track of everything i do,and share any of the interesting experiences with others.I go to fashion shows and events so i post details of my daily life, news,competitions, fashion shows or just my general inspirations.
After i finish High School,i'll go abroad to London or Milan for college to study Stylist/Fashion PR courses.
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I think that a lot of people will try and find faults in your accomplishments to make themselves feel better. It irritates me to see it done again and again. The fact that some people are so closed minded as to think that just because you have a father known in Romania -he would be able to get you a Marc Jacobs internship :))) some people just don't know how the fashion world works... or the fact that nobody in that world really cares about that -they appreciate hard work and talent not status
It is so good to find someone who knows exactly how things work.I've seen it done to other people as well,you can't stop it there will always be hatred,envy or just bad judgement in this world.We don't have to mind such small and meaningless people who I consider to be so only because of their lack of character.I appreciate your message very much,thank you!
P.S. I am still thinking to myself..how some people are stupid enough to connect journalism with fashion and what does one have to do with the other.My dad can't even match his socks :))
genial blogul!nu asculta de nebuna aia care ti-a dat mesajul ala aiurea,prostia uneori nu are limite,great work!
Multumesc mult de tot!Stiu,eu le numesc "rautati gratuite" ce nu trebuiesc luate in seama,prostia chiar nu are limite uneori si nici invidia :D
Am vazut intr-o poza o revista Nylon si vreau sa te intreb de unde o ai , adica ai abonament ? Am vazut pe Amazon ca iti poti face pe 1 an si nu e chiar atat de scump , dar cu tot cu transport se ajunge la un pret maricel pe revista .
Eu am abonament doar pe iPad si e foarte ok ca pret,daca nu ma insel iti poti face si pe site si de asemenea nu e scump.Reviste "la propriu" Nylon imi cumpar cand mai plec prin strainatate :D
ce melodie e asta?
Daca vrei sa stii numele melodiilor sau ale artistilor da click la bara de jos la playlist.Melodia principala momentan se numeste:
Birdy - People Help The People (TIP's Sunken Hearts Rework)
In ce departament ai facut internship-urile?
Depinde la ce internship te referi si depinde la ce mai exact te referi.Nu am lucrat niciodata in niciun departament,poate maxim la Marc Jacobs unde eram la "Design Team".


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SARASOTA, FL. - The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is currently searching for a robbery suspect in the Beneva and Bahia Vista area. Law enforcement is currently on scene and there is a perimeter set up, but no streets have been closed.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Anti-Islamic ads will begin appearing on a hundred New York City buses and at two subway entrances next week.
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Interesting weather over the next 48 hours. It could be argued that some of the tropical moisture remaining from Pacific hurricane Olidle will exit Texas and be drawn into a bit of energy moving into the Gulf. As it does so rains will develop and inch closer to the Suncoast. Most of the rains will be to our north but as the atmosphere moistens we will see the rain shield expand to the south and into our area by the afternoon or evening. Rain chances will be light in the morning compared to the elevated chances this evening and into Saturday.
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SARASOTA, Fla. -- The weather this summer has been strange to say the least. Rainfall over the past 2 months has been well below seasonal averages for the summer months. Where did all the afternoon storms go this year? To answer this question, you have to look at the position of the semi-permanent high pressure system known as the Bermuda high.
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SARASOTA, Fla. -- We've long heard of health risks associated with artificial sweeteners. But now new research finds that the fake sweet stuff meant to reduce your waistline may actually make you fatter.
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MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- After skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. When caught early, it can often be cured. But when it spreads, most patients will die within five years. Now a new treatment approach could lengthen their survival and become a first line treatment.
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The ABC 7 Event calendar is just the ticket for planning a Weekend of Fun and Excitement on the Suncoast. We list events from across Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, Hardee and DeSoto counties.
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I am often asked to list my favorite burgers on the Suncoast. The challenge to pick a favorite became a tasteful reality on Suncoast View Wednesday, when the ladies of the View asked to taste my favorites. While I couldn't possibly bring them all in – even with our new kitchen, the countertops would have needed to extend downtown -- I did select some grand favorites. They were:
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SARASOTA, Fla -- Our Event of the Week is the Sarasota Ski-A-Rees show on the bay behind Mote Marine. Admission is free, and it's a water ski show that will thrill the whole family, from toddler to grandpa.
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SARASOTA, Fla. -- An audit into how the Sarasota Police Department is collecting and processing evidence is now public. The audit which began in August of 2013 found SPD failed to accurately account for thousands of items, including evidence in drug cases.
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. -- Yesterday we told you about local veteran Terry Lynn opting to go to jail rather than give up some of his VA disability check to his ex-wife. The reaction locally and online has been tremendous. There has also been reaction from Lynn's ex-wife.
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Busch Gardens theme parks removed some props from their Halloween attractions after people in Virginia complained about decapitated heads.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robin Thicke's attorney says the estate of Marvin Gaye exploited the singer's "moment of personal vulnerability" in an attempt to prove that the hit &q
Last week we told you all about how apple co-founder Steve Wozniak started his career.
PARIS (AP) — Video-streaming giant Netflix has launched in France as part of a push to tap six new European markets.
NEW YORK (AP) — Daytime's "The View" is beginning its post-Barbara Walters era with a new set, new direction and mostly new team.
Let's face it. The music industry is always in a state of reinvention.
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FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Richard Kiel, the towering actor best known for portraying steel-toothed villain Jaws in a pair of James Bond films, has died. He was 74.
BRADENTON, Fla. -- You can tell fall is just around the corner, as some Suncoast entertainment venues are already rolling out the first show of their season.
NEW YORK (AP) — "Nurse Jackie" will soon be making her rounds one last time.
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Roof Terrace Restaurant & Bar
- Address:
The John F. Kennedy Center
Washington, DC 20566Neighborhood:
Foggy Bottom
- Cuisine:
Contemporary AmericanPrice: $50 and over
Roof Terrace Restaurant & Bar
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.kennedy-center.org/visitor/restaurants/
- Phone: 2024168555x
- Hours of Operation:
Open before evening performances in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall and Opera House only. We do recommend to book your reservation 1.5 hours to 2 hours prior to the show.
Dinner: Reservations from 5:00PM to last seating at 6:45PM, Bistro and Lounge section available with no reservations. Hours vary according to the shows.
Sunday Brunch: Reservations from 11:00am to the last seating at 1:00pm (Hours for Special Events, such as Easter and Mother's Day may differ)
- Payment Options: AMEX,Carte Blanche,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Contemporary American
- Executive Chef: Joe Gurner
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Catering: On performance nights, we can host a wonderful pre-show dining experience for up to 90 people in our Main Dining Room. On non-performance nights the entire dining room can captivate up to 250 for dinner with spectacular skyline views from Georgetown to the Monuments. Smaller parties can enjoy a more personal setting in the Private Dining Room, which can seat 30. We offer three and four-course dinner menus.
- Entertainment: Our Sunday Jazz Brunch features live Jazz nearly every Sunday from 11:00AM to 2:00PM. Our New Year's Eve dining will feature live Jazz from 5:00PM until after midnight.
Getting there
- Cross Street: Virginia Avenue NW
- Public Transit: Foggy Bottom Metro on the Orange & Blue Lines. Kennedy Center provides free shuttle to/from Foggy Bottom Metro.
- Parking: Public Lot
- Parking Details: Three levels of garage parking is available under the Kennedy Center. Very limited street parking is available in surrounding area.
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- OpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 9/26/2014Convenient if you have tickets for the Kennedy Center, but the food seems to be going downhill.
- Kennedy center diningMicheleVIPDined on 9/26/2014My husband is recovering from foot surgery and is in a wheel chair. Had tickets for the opera. So, not going far and for the first time went to the restaurant at the Kennedy Center. I had never gone since I figured the food was terrible - but the food was very well done. Small menu, good selections. I had a salad and the grilled branzino. Fish was perfectly cooked. The waiter was excellent and got us in and out in plenty of time for the performance without us feeling rushed.
- Excellent pre-theater mealoperagourmetDined on 9/22/2014Quality of the food was excellent, and the service was courteous and efficient. Prices, while not cheap, were reasonable given the location atop Washington's Kennedy Center. I enjoyed the grilled Branzino very much indeed, although I noted that the choice of non-seafood entrees was very limited. The dining room is large and appropriately formal, but would not appeal to someone seeking a more intimate space.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not a particularly good restaurant!MichaelDined on 9/20/2014Actually, this restaurant's only saving grace is that it is conveniently located for folks who have Kennedy Center tickets. Otherwise, the food is quite overpriced, the waiters are a bit in need of fine-tuning, and the ambience is lacking.Special Features:
- Mediocre , overpriced.UnseenteethDined on 9/20/2014My girlfriend and I dined at the Roof Terrace prior to watching 'Florencia in the Amazon' in the opera house below. Our server was relatively cold, and unfriendly, noting that 'we should have showed up earlier' because of our showtime ( we were over an hour early, and finished with 30 minutes to spare, so I don't know what he was smoking). The food was traditional american fare, I opted for a steak. It wasn't bad, but certainly didn't do much to justify the rather massive bill. In all, I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. If you happen to be going to a show at the Kennedy center , you would do a lot better finding food elsewhere before heading there.Special Features:
- Pleasant surprise.BruceDined on 9/20/2014I've read mixed reviews on this restaurant. We were taking my visiting cousin to the opera and decided to go there for the convenience of it's location. I was pleasantly surprised by the food quality as were all in the party. Prices were a bit high though. Some reviews mentioned the wonderful vistas. We had a window table but could not see beyond the railing and shrubbery... one would have to walk out onto the terrace for a panoramic view of the city. All in all pleasant experience and would recommend it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Surprised!GreatDined on 9/14/2014We were all surprised how good the food and service was! The reviews weren't that great, but it's convenient if you're going to a show at the Kennedy Center. We would absolutely go back again and we had a party of 6.Special Features:
- before the showdepazDined on 9/14/2014What a lovely place!! The food was good, and it was great to be right there for our show.Special Features:
- Good before a showTerryDined on 9/14/2014Always good to stop in for dinner before a show, because you can arrive early, park and be in the building. It is expensive but convenient.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Incredible BrunchDrewDined on 9/14/2014The view is only upstaged by the food! Great quality at an unlimited quantity!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Brunch with a viewToshDined on 9/14/2014I went here for brunch in September and it was a great experience. The brunch is a self serve style with an omelet and dessert station. The dinning room is inside with glass walls which allows a lot of light in, however, you will not have a great view while you dine because the ledge is too high. The dining hall is a bit dated but it is the Kennedy Center. After we finished this all you can eat brunch, we strolled around the rooftop outside which had amazing views. My only suggestion for this place is to allow outdoor seating on days with great weather.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- $50 including tip a stealrufkdlkDined on 9/14/2014i thought the service was good for a buffet but didn't understand kitchen concept, since what was in kitchen might as well have been out front, omelette station was almost a disaster when chef caught cloth napkin on fire. Liked biscuits but very small, ditto bacon, i thought the desserts also were way too small, even three were less than a cup of berries, mousse, etc so that could be improved for sure. Guests seemed to be seated too close together for my taste particularly since waiters weren't serving them, they were helping themselves to the buffet. Beverages were good though.Special Features:
- Cold, bland foodVAFoodieDined on 9/13/2014The view and convenience of the Roof Terrace Restaurant makes dinner before a show at the Kennedy Center special. However, the cold bland food is hardly worth the expense.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/13/2014I was expecting a nicer setting. Tables outside would be nice and the décor for the Kennedy Center seemed a bit lacking. It was convenient for the show that followed, but not as nice as I expected by any means.Special Features:
- Perfect for a Night at the TheaterSteveDined on 9/13/2014Can not be beat for a delightful evening of fine food, and fine wine to accompany a night of theater at the incomparable Kennedy Center.Special Features:
- Was not impressedOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/13/2014Seemed too much like a cafeteria setting . . . too many seats, too wide open. Also, the waiter was not very considerate. When we didn't order a drink, his demeanor changed. We were mostly ignored. I never got my refill when he asked if I wanted more coffee. Then it took ten minutes to get the bill after asking for it. The menu left something to be desired. Again, reminded me of cafeteria food. They served french fries (Frites)with the beef tenderloin, with no choice of a real potatoe. .Special Features:
- Enjoyable Dining VenueenjoyeatingoutDined on 9/12/2014The Service was excellent. The broiled salmon was prepared to perfection. C'est Magnifique! I plan to return for an evening of dining and performing arts.Special Features:
- Don't Forget The Creme Brulee!!joanieVIPDined on 9/12/2014Before the show, I prefer to dine at the Kennedy Center rather than a neighboring restaurant...the food and service can't be beat. Our waiter moved things along - HE was actually keeping track of our time, suggesting that YES! We still had time to share a generous serving of some of the best creme brulee I've ever had!! (Beware - it goes by another name in Italian, I think)Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- JVeasternshoreDined on 9/12/2014Very good food. Service was very good, friendly and attentive. Good wine list. Very enjoyable evening out.Special Features:
- Perfect Before Show@Kennedy CenterBizTravelerDined on 9/11/2014The view, the view, the view. 360 degree views of Washington DC - large terrace surrounds the floor the restaurant is on. Right next to the Watergate Complex. Absolutely perfect place to stop for a full meal, quick bite or drink before the show. Food was good, and the staff was superb - very friendly, attentive and accommodating. Would definitely go back when in the area.Special Features:
- Kennedy Center DinnerTheSpritedDinerDined on 9/11/2014Chose the Roof Terrace because we had tickets to Pink Martini in the symphony hall. The menu selection and wine list were inspiring and our waiter, Theo, intuitive and efficient. We had an hour and a half window before the show and Theo paced everything perfectly. First courses for the two of us were the asparagus soup and the gazpacho, both flavorful and refreshing on this muggy day. Main courses were the gnocchi and the Maryland crab cakes with a side of grilled asparagus, all excellently prepared. Paired the gnocchi with a Sangiovese and the crab cakes with a Stags Leap Chardonnay. Skipped dessert for the sake of time but did not leave hungry.Special Features:
- Convenience at a PricesandbDined on 9/11/2014The only reason to eat here is if you already parked for $23 and have tickets to an event. The price was too high for what we got and the food was just okay. We had one bottle of wine, three appetizers, four main courses and two desserts and the price was over $300. Way to high for a non spectacular meal.Special Features:
- elegentBillDined on 9/11/2014Great food, great service, great view. We have visited DC many times, our first time here. Good choice for my 73rd birthday.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 9/11/2014Their service is excellent and so is their food. My order usually comes in about 10-15 minutes.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A Washington, D.C. GemBassoon28Dined on 9/11/2014Dinner at the Roof Terrace Restaurant and Bar should not be missed when in Washington, D.C. The Ambiance, the food, and the service was exceptional. We enjoyed the soothing wine from the amazing wine list. Our dinner was prepared perfectly, and the steaks were cooked just as we love. The Bib Lettuce Salad is outstanding with the combinations of flavors. When we return to Washington, D.C., we will definitely return for another incredible evening.Special Features:
- Special OccassionGloriaMDined on 8/17/2014I took my friends whom I had not seen in thirty yrs for brunch followed by Lion King! The place looks as though it is not set as a restaurant. Tables were not made and the atmosphere was not warm. Food was setup in the kitchen! Dessert and omelette service was in the main room by the front entry! Dessert was always empty and had to ask for it. Not a place I would spend $ 40.00 p/p for brunch!Special Features:
- Great food--Ridiculous parking!DocndineDined on 8/17/2014Went for Sunday brunch to celebrate a 60th Birthday and found the variety of food outstanding. Just a little surprised the food was set up and displayed in the restaurants kitchen area,going through what seemed more like a cafeteria style set up, where one had to trek to fill ones plate, instead of having it arranged in the dining room for easy access by patrons. Also shocked with the 23.00 parking charge! No parking validation available here.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- go to the kc cafe insteadSteveDined on 8/15/2014Such a huge disappointment. our food was disgusting, lobster tail was way over cooked in the risotto and the fries that came with the steak were not only cold but soggy as they were soaked with cooking oil. Wish we would have gone to the cafe.. that looked amazing.
- Convenient for Kennedy Center ShowscfullerVIPDined on 8/15/2014We have been here many times and find it the most convenient for dining before a show at the Kennedy Center. The food is ok, not fantastic, and the service is good, so you can get in and out in an hour if necessary--we took 1 1/2. This time, the veal sweetbreads were quite good, but the asparagus soup was just so-so. The lamb chops were surprisingly un-lamby, more like beef, so if you like lamb, a disappointment. The lobster risotto was tasty. The wines at the restaurant are all overpriced with the cheapest red wine at $44. The Louis Martini which sells for $11.59 at Costco goes for $48 at the restaurant. That said, it's convenient, pleasant and easy for dining before a show.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Super ConvenientChristyDined on 8/13/2014My husband and I dined at the Terrace Restaurant before seeing The Lion King for our anniversary. The view is lovely (except when seated the shrubbery precludes seeing the cityscape!) and it is, of course, extremely convenient to the shows at the Kennedy Center. My husband was quite satisfied with his dinner (salmon), but for the price I found my Maryland crab cakes uninspired. If one is trying to figure out why they charge so much, it has got to be for the convenience and view, as the food did not compete with many other good restaurants around DC, let alone the city's many fine dining options. Would I recommend it? Yes, for that convenience and view, just don't expect a great meal, just a good one.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/12/2014A bit big and impersonal feel to the restaurant. Nothing special, other than dining at the Kennedy Center.Special Features:
- TheodoreDined on 8/10/2014In this special location my expectations were high. I was not disappointed. The food was excellent and our party of five had great service.Special Features:
- Very AveragesadiedogDined on 8/10/2014Had dinner at the roof terrace after a performance at the Kennedy center, and it was very mediocre. The food was just ok, service ok. I would not go back and it was overpriced.
- Sunday BrunchKpatpenDined on 8/10/2014The wait staff seated us right away at a table with a nice skyline view. The placement of the food in the kitchen seemed a bit odd but it was presented nicely. The eggs Benedict was delicious! The selection of chocolate desserts was very nice with a cup of the great coffee. My only complaint would be the price, just too expensive. It would be nice to be able to choose from a menu.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisappointedShubhansDined on 8/9/2014We went here before our show at the kennedy center. The place was very pricy; food was not tasty at all and service was very slow. We had to keep hunting our waiter multiple times.
- Great before show!ShowWatcherDined on 8/9/2014We went here to eat dinner before we saw The Lion King. It was a great decision, food and service was great.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great pre-show dinner spotWineGirlDined on 8/8/2014Wonderful service, attentive and efficient; gets you to the show on time, happily full and unrushed. Nice by-the-glass wine list so you can explore by the course. The salmon is delicious and very well cooked, some of the best I've had. Gazpacho was refreshing and tasted like summer in a bowl, also enjoyed the tuna tartar on a previous visit. They move a remarkable number of people through to meet various show times, yet manage an unhurried atmosphere and very pleasant, "special" dining experience.Special Features:
- Overpriced Ball RoomAvonneDined on 8/7/2014This place was very overpriced. I understand it is in the Kennedy but next time I will go down a few blocks to Bourbon Steak and get a superior meal for the same price. The room is an open space grand dinning room, leaves much to be desired. Food was decent but not worth the money. Service was goodSpecial Features:
- Will not go back!!!FoodieDined on 8/7/2014VERY disappointing experience. Had to ask for children's menu they were not offered.....Martini was served on a champagne glass.....Asked for a glass of wine, $14 and received what it would a 1/4 of a glass.....my server agreed that it was a very stingy pour.....he could not do anything about it. I spent $140 with tip for 2 children menu and 2 appetizers. I will never recommend the Roof Terrace. I remember how it was MANY years ago and now is below average.
- Great dinner before the showRussDined on 8/6/2014Four of us had an outstanding dinner before the show at the Kennedy Center. The food was terrific, the service helpful and attentive, and the view outside the windows is spectacular.Special Features:


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The Mariners announced Tuesday that they will move in portions of the outfield wall at Safeco Field for the 2013 season. The changes, which will primarily affect the left field power alley, are the first to the facility's dimensions since the ballpark opened in July, 1999.
The Mariners said that they opted to adjust the park's dimensions following several months of deliberation and analysis and input from former players, as well as from current and past front-office personnel and coaches.
"Our goal was to create an environment that is fair for both hitters and pitchers," said GM Jack Zduriencik. "Considering the current field dimensions as well as the climate in and around Safeco Field, we feel this will be accomplished with this new layout."
The left-field wall, from the left field corner to a point about midway between the bullpens, will be moved in four-feet. The biggest change will be from the left-field power alley to straightaway center, where the wall will be moved as much as 17-feet closer to home plate. From straightaway center to right center, the wall will be moved in-four feet.
Another change will be in the left-field corner. The hand-operated scoreboard will no longer be in play, and will be relocated to a new location above left field as part of seating modifications that the Mariners will be announce at a later date.
Currently in the left field corner, the wall is 16-feet high with the hand-operated scoreboard in play. After the board is moved, the outfield wall will be eight-feet high, making it the same height from foul pole to foul pole.
Safeco Field's dimensions now, and in 2013:
- LF Line: 331 feet now; 331 feet in 2013.
- Left Center: 390 feet now; 378 feet in 2013.
- Deepest Point: 409 feet now; 405 feet in 2013.
- Straightaway Center: 405 feet now, 401 feet in 2013.
- Right Center: 385 feet now, 381 feet in 2013.
- RF Line: 326 feet now; 326 feet in 2013.
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Like many grandparents, Lynda Hubka tries to be fair with all her grandkids, and that means on Christmas she gets an equal amount of gifts for everyone.
But an accident on Christmas day threatened to leave one of her granddaughters short. As she was on her way to pass out gifts, the tailgate of her pickup truck, where the gifts were, popped open.
"When I went around and looked, we had presents missing. My son and husband drove back and forth and I drove back and forth on my route. Couldn't find them," Hubka said.
For Hubka, the realization was a moment of panic.
"I'm very careful to make sure all of my grandkids have the same number of boxes. I knew they wouldn't," she said.
Hubka says most of those missing presents belonged to her granddaughter Grace Gibson, who is, thankfully, an easy-going 11-year-old.
"She said 'It's okay, Nana. Don't worry about it,'" Hubka said.
Despite most of her gifts being lost, Grace remained positive about the situation.
"I knew it would be alright because there are good people out there," Grace said.
Turns out, Grace was right.
"Early this morning someone turned in gifts they found on Pinewood Avenue and Cherry Avenue. Brought them up here. We put them on Facebook and the news and waited on someone to let us know they were theirs," Sgt. Brad Richardson with the Hueytown Police department said.
Hubka saw the missing presents on Fox 6 News at 5 and immediately called the police department. By 6 p.m. she and two of her granddaughters were reunited with the five presents.
"Just proves there are good people. It would have been so easy to just take them and keep going," Hubka said.
Grace says she never had any doubts.
"Thank whoever found them and God bless you," Gibson said.
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After the Battle, Life Remains
by Andrew Elder
Let's face it; cancer ain't cheap. Besides threatening to kill you, cancer can potentially devastate your career, disrupt your family and friendships, and generally take over your life. And a lot of that has to do with money. From diagnosis to treatment to recovery, cancer can be a breathtakingly expensive ordeal. But that fact does not mean that a cancer diagnosis is an automatic ticket to the poor house. More importantly, though perhaps harder to hear, a cancer diagnosis does not relieve you of your responsibility to manage your finances well. Win or lose, protecting yourself and your family financially during a cancer battle is vitally important – either to your own future, or the future of loved ones that may be left behind.
I'll say it up front: I believe in fighting with every resource that can be marshalled. I would never suggest someone skip an avenue of treatment – and put their life at risk – to save money. But understanding and practicing good fundamental personal financial principles is the best defense against the financial upheaval caused by cancer. Yes, you and your family may end up bankrupt or buried in debt no matter what you do. But a solid foundation and good habits during the fight gives you the best chance to avoid that or recover from it and start moving you (and your family) toward recovery. No matter what happens, being prepared financially will give you a better outcome. And no; "being prepared financially" doesn't mean having a big pile o' money. It means managing what you have – no matter how much or little that is – wisely and with intention.
The tragic part is that handling money can be far easier than most people think. It can be a small effort in terms of time and energy, but have a massive impact on every other area of treatment and survivorship. I've known survivors who simply gave up dealing with their money issues completely after their diagnosis. They stopped saving and budgeting, ignored their debt, and accepted any expense (and its consequences) as justified with little thought. One friend who survived spent years digging his way out of the massive hole he found himself in, setting back retirement and other goals for his and his family's future. Another friend of mine was the partner of a man who fought like hell, but sadly didn't survive. After watching his partner die before his eyes, he then had to sell the home their children were raised in to pay medical debts.
Think about it like this: for those in the midst of the battle, how much harder is it to fight through diagnosis and treatment while also dealing with student loan debt, credit card balances, the stress of living paycheck to paycheck, or fights with a spouse or partner over money? And think of the possible outcomes: if a person beats a cancer diagnosis, doesn't it make sense to learn to limit the financial damage as much as possible so their new lease on life isn't a literal lease? And should the worst happen, won't they leave this life more peacefully knowing they've done all they can to leave their families financially secure (or at least stable) in the midst of grief and a new reality?
Starting next month, I'll be digging into some of these specific fundamental financial principles, and looking at the costs of cancer treatment and how to limit their impact on your life. I'll cover health insurance and how to make it dance to your tune for a change, as well as what your options might be for life insurance (yes, it's still possible!). And if you've already beaten cancer – but feel like you lost the fight financially – I'll show you how to put a plan in place that will get you out of debt and back toward winning with money as fast as possible. Those of you who were left behind by someone who lost their cancer fight, the same goes for you.
After the battle, life remains. Whether it's yours, your loved ones, or some combination of both, the best life is the one free of the shadow of cancer. If I can help anyone reading this with that process at all, I'll be glad that I'm here and able to do it.


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|June 9, 2009
|Topic: Website comments
Discussion: longesthit softball
Mike Burbanks shot at Lorenzi Park was over 500 ft. Bruce Meade did hit one measured at 510. However, in 1983 I was one of the principals who put on a national HR hitting contest at San Diego State's old baseball field. Mike Macenko was the hitter and I threw the pitch. The power alley in right center was marked at 385, behind the fece was a section of bleachers about 10 rows deep and behind the bleachers was a walkway about 50 feet wide. It abutted the basketball arena and after Mike had a temper tantrum he picked up a bat he had never swung before and hit one OVER the basketball arena. We dont know how far it went because we couldnt see where it came down and the ball was lost forever. Rich Plante won the event by hitting 10 in a row out of the baseball park. The buzz was the Macenko shot and it was taped by the local TV news crew. I estimate somewhere in the 600 ft range. The ball was a Wilson optima Gold (not a hot ball) and the bat was one of the old solid aluminum Steele bats. Mike's the man.
|June 1, 2009
|Topic: Tournaments
Discussion: TEXAS HALF CENTURY
JR, Once again you open your mouth when you brain isnt quite functioning. My roster was turned in when we arrived on friday and as you were right in the middle of everything that was bitchy you darn well know that our 10th player arrived just at game time and was brought by our 9th player from Houston who thought he was playing in a 60 tournament even though he is 67 and his friend that he brought, I didnt know his name just that I assumed he was a 65 player. We took the field and you so joyously pointed him out as a 60 division player. He arrived 5 minutes after game time and was a complete stranger to me. When you pointed him out ...I halted the game to get a ruling on who he was and his age. He immediately told us his age and he thought this was a 60 division. I told him he couldnt play and we started with 9 players. We were an at large team with no intention of qualifying and didnt care if we lost 6 six in a row. We got a team in at the urging of the tournament officials so as to have enough teams to have a tournament. The real problem was that we beat you pretty soundly with an inferior team. You screamed and hollered at your teammates telling them they were losers and didnt even try. It was just our day an we threw together a legal team that had a bunch of guys who were encouraged and not discouraged and we beat you pretty soundly. If you remember, your team wanted to quit and took a vote whether to play the last game or not. We had a legal team that didnt really care if we won or lost and just picked each other up and had fun. We won. You complained and argued and protested and lost by playing lousy softball. The tournament was one of the best run tournaments with incredible weather problems destroying their hard laid out plans. They regrouped with plan "B" an incredible plan "B" that worked. If you had just inspired your team to play better, you too would be be praising the Texas Half Centuy for a job well done. Well, you wrote the check and you say you have the right to complain. You have quality players and since you write the check you should work a little harder to motivate them instead of denigrating them and then maybe you'll think the tournment was a good one.
|May 31, 2009
|Topic: Tournaments
Discussion: TEXAS HALF CENTURY
Some are going to think that my thoughts are not impartial because of my close relationship with Keith and The Texas Half Century, I understand that but....This tournament was handled incedibly well. There wasnt a rain storm it was two separate storms. One storm could have caused a rainout but the fields were worked hard and we played. Then came the second one on sat evening and the fields were drenched again and again the fields were as playable as POSSIBLE. There were a number of players who went home early thinking there was no way to get it in and thereby leaving teams short players. Care was taken to see that players added were LEGAL. Players from 65 played with 60's and 60's played with 55's and all were looked at to be sure they were legal. Some softball players will complain no matter what but in this tourney...We got to play, we got lots of great softball and lesser people would have just rained it out and cancelled. Keith, Paula and UIC Jim Ormsby stayed and made it as good as possible. How can we complain when such an outstanding effort was made to get it in.
|May 10, 2009
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Is THE ball or... having enough balls.
JB, Great idea, I've always felt that if you don't like the service, you don't have to tip. But..if you dont tip, DO NOT return to the restaurant. Joe, Since you dont like this restaurant, dont come back. I like this restaurant and I come here a lot. I think the owners of this business are trying their best to make it as good as it can be. Sometimes that means they make a change to the menu. Some people like chicken N Dumplings and I dont. I dont boycott the best restaurant in town because they have chicken and dumplings. But I can boycott the best restaurant in town if they continue to allow some jerk to come in and rant and rave everyday about the management and the menu. Joe, go somewhere else, you are spoiling my day and I cant believe the owners of this restaurant want your business.
|May 4, 2009
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Demise of Senior Softball
I believe this thread could be changed to "The demise of softball" because the young guys game has been hurt by the same rules that are now hurting senior softball. Slowpitch softball grew to its highest numbers because we could dig in and hit the ball as hard as we cold swing. The game grew mainly because of the influence of the USSSA wanting a livelier game than what ASA wanted. If it had been up the ASA our game would never have taken off like it did. The numbers grew to staggering levels and then came the decline. It grew when we had one classification and continued to grow when the second classification was created. Then came "C" and the numbers declined. Then came "D" and "E" and the game declined even more when "over the fence" became an out and an ejection. The best players continued to play but refused to play anywhere but the in lowest classes. Today there are many states that dont even have one "C" team in the state and most states with no "B" and who plays "A" anywhere. Now senior ball has fallen into the same trap. Too many classifications and a penalty if you hit the ball too hard. We ALL know this is true but once instituted its almost impossible to change it back to the way it should be. Teams will boycott any association that tries to make the game the way its supposed to be played. Its killing our great game and there is NO answer to make it right. If SS-USA went to the way it should be played, no one would show up. Its already been destroyed and I believe there is no way to go back and correct it. We just have to get used to it. ASA has a huge illegal equipment problem and all associations have declining numbers. The associations created it and it isnt going to get better soon. Make over the fence a home run and just watch how many teams will refuse to play. Make AA teams play major teams and just watch how many teams will refuse to play. Making a AA team a national champion is a joke and we all know it, but what can we do.
|April 26, 2009
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Did I break or just tie a record
Jack, I agree with all you've said. No way possible to play the tourney, SPA did a great job, couldnt have done better
|April 26, 2009
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Did I break or just tie a record
Both Larry's, Injury not serious at all, just a sore finger for a few days and bruises on both legs. If all of the impact was in one place it might have been bad but since it hit me three times I actually slowed it down, it was almost a croquet shot. On Friday the fields were great, a bit windy but the day was pleasant and the format was very good. However, friday night it didnt just rain, it came down in buckets. It rained all night with very active thunder and lightning. I heard that places in the area got as much as 5 inches that night. The water table was already way up because of the rains earlier in the week and there was no way to play on sat or sunday. At least we got 3 games in on friday but the decision to cancel was inevitable. There was no way to get the fields playable. SPA did as well as they could with the conditions and the teams that came in friday night didnt get any games at all. Houston in the spring is always a possible rain out. I cant see where SPA did anything wrong, it was just a big local storm. Too bad because it was going to be a good tournament.
|April 25, 2009
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Did I break or just tie a record
On Friday in an SPA qualifier in Baytown Tx I was pitching and was hit by the same batted ball three times. A line drive went off the little finger of my glove, then hit me in the right leg about 2 inches below the groin and then hit my left leg about 4 inches below the groin. I have a ball sized purple bruise on both legs and a sore little finger. It hit me flush on the third hit, fell to the ground and I picked it up and forced a runner at second. Is this some kind of record? I wasnt wearing a cup and it could have been a bulls eye. All injuries are minor but who has been injured three times by the same batted ball?
|April 23, 2009
|Topic: Product review
Discussion: Acai Info Please
I am extremely offended by the statement that I have given misleading information on his board. I HAVE NOT. I am taking a product that works, a product that is the finest in the industry, a product that has the highest certified scores in its class. ORAC value is VERY important in rating these products. ORAC stands for oxygen Radical Absorption capacity. This is a measure of how well the body can use the anti aging anti oxidents. There is only one way to verify our ability to obtain the anti aging qualities and that is through Brunswick labs. To say that is unimportant or to say I've made misleading statements offends me. This product has worked for me and it has done extremely positive things for me and I've hesitated to list what its done for me because it may not do that for someone else. I have had a number of incredible things happen and if anyone wants to hear first hand what its done for ME they can call. I make no medical promises to anyone.
# 6 has posted regularly on here because he has had some positive results too. I know him and I vouch for his credibility. There are others who read this board regularly who also have had positive reults and are hesitant to post because they fear they too will be attacked by a member who for one reason or another believe we are selling "snake oil". So be it, bottom line is that there are a number of good products out there and some that are not so good. Our bodies need anti oxidents, that is absolutely scientificly sound. Its how our bodies fight aging and very few of us get enough antioxidents in our system. I am getting enough and its made a difference. I am extremely happy with the product and I reccomend it to others.
If anyone wants to hear how its helped me, call me. No sales hype just testimony. Jim 903 236 3459
|April 22, 2009
|Topic: Product review
Discussion: Acai Info Please
I can't believe I am having this conversation. Yes, There are lot of other fish in the sea, but if you want Tuna why buy catfish.
Both products you mention, MXI and Novelle are not Acai. MXI is chocolate. Now I am not dissing chocolate, it may really be healthy but its not acai and they dont talk about its ORAC score. Novelle is also not chocolate nor is it acai. Acai has other properties not related to its ORAC score and its the main reason I take it. The main reason I take it is that I tried it and amazing things began to happen. Also as I formerly stated that Brunswick doenst list its customers but have very recently been prodded to do so. I looked everywhere I could and researched every company I could find without Brunswick disclosing its customers. I was unable to find any acai that was certified, that didnt mean one didnt exist, it meant I searched and didnt find one. I still havent found one that can even compare with Euro Botanicals. This thread argues with me and every product mentioned doesnt make it. Bob, you just mentioned two and neither is even acai. The previous posters who mentioned products werent certified. Bob, please dont do anymore research, I dont want to talk about other companies and their products. MXI and Novelle have good products and I am convinced that they are what the bottle says it is, thats why Brunswick labs is important to the health comminity. I want acai and I want a high ORAC score. The regional hospital in my town and the oncologists I know want acai. No other product is being sold in any hospital that I know of like our acai. Now if you find some hospital somewhere that sells one of our competitors products, I will listen. That doesnt mean that if you find a hospital gift shop that sells snickers and since snickers is chocolate you win the argument.
I'm still here, find a certified acai that comes close to our product and I will acknowledge it. Please no chocolate.
As for 100 percent acai, I've covered that. Its really cheap to buy the worthless 100 percent acai seeds and sell it as 100 percent acai. It is what it is.
I have adamantly stated that there are other good products out there and if you are taking one with good results, continue to take it. DO NOT dis my product with a little knowlede and a little research. Some of your statements are right off the page of some of the non certified ineffective products out there that try to confuse you.
The SCIENTIFIC study done by the Univ of Fla is pretty clear, yes it was done in a lab, not the human body but I dont see anyone or any Univ studying the cancer fighting qualities of chocolate.
I am getting ready to leave on a softball weekend and I wont be checking this board for a few days.
Get healthy!
|April 21, 2009
|Topic: Product review
Discussion: Acai Info Please
Bob, As I posted earlier Brunswick labs said that they were going to begin to list their customers and now they have done it. I've spent about 2 hours on their website and have examined all of the companies listed. You are correct when you say that some companies do not want to be listed. I have done my best to look at each product and most do not want to list their scores. Of those that chose to show their scores www.ebacai.com had the highest score by quite a margin. The one you listed is only a fraction of EB's. Most listed arent acai. Brunswick certifies "what it says on the bottle, is in the bottle". The products listed do not score nearly as high as EB's acai. Bob, Thanks for finding this and again, if you find an acai certified product that beats ours I will "back down". EB is actually working right now to get an even higher score. The big sellers are not close to EB's but some are still good products. Anti Oxidents in any form will will help senior players, so if you are taking any certified anti oxident product, keep it up.
|April 19, 2009
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: New HR rule
Donnie, You are too nice. A forfeit and a refusal to play is never OK. We play this game to compete, to win when we can and to love the game even when we get pounded. I'd do almost anything to play against Tiger and would just hope I didnt embarrass myself. Its always a high to take the dugout across the diamond from your team. I just hope to not embarrass myself and to give you a good game. If my team forfeited a game against you, for ANY reason, I'd quit the team. If I had a player who refused to play against your team, he'd be gone. I'd much rather go 0 and six, not win a game than to stay home. Six games is a blessing from GOD. At our age be thankful to just compete.
|April 19, 2009
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: lets move up good defenses
JR, I agree with most of what you are saying. The game of softball is on a decline mostly because of classification and over the fence being an out. There are major cities in this country where the best players from 100 miles around are on the same team and play class "D". Many states have one class "C" team and no one higher.
We make the same mistales in the senior game. We work hard all of our life to be able to hit one out of the park and then to be told its an out. We have players who brag to family and coworkers about their ability to play and swear to the associations that they are "AA" teams. Its a tremendous experience to play golf with Tiger Woods and only the best get a chance to play against him, they know they cant beat him but to just be in the game is a lifetime experience. In tennis its great to finally become a 64 seed and have to play against the number one seed. To advance means that sometime, somewhere you may win and move up to #63. Can you imagine a number 64 seed filing a complaint that the number one seed just hits the serve too hard and that it isnt fair.
I can hear the argument that handicaps improve the game but can you imagine a 30 handicapper brag that he is a world champion and tell his co workers that he is an All American.
To compete is the reason we should be playing. To improve is why we practice. Major players practice, AA players talk.
Defense is just as important as offense and major teams play better defense too. AA players talk about defense but they really arent better defensively. Its not just the HR that wins games. SS-USA takes defense into consideration when classifying and so does SPA.
Yes, we have too many classes, 2 would be ideal and 3 workable, 4 is just simply wrong.
|April 19, 2009
|Topic: Product review
Discussion: Acai Info Please
Bob, I've been to Oklahoma playing ball and havent been on here for a while. I see some great comments from you. I cannot with certaincy say that www.ebacai.com has the only certified acai as Brunswick labs does not endorse or list its certified customers. There may be one out there that I havent found or for that matter that EB hasnt found either. However, the word tested and certified are two different categories. Certified means that the company REGULARLY sends in its product for Brunswick to test and therefore is certified. I still have yet to find another ACAI that is certified. There are other products certified, not acai and acai's that claim to have been tested but not cetified. I've been told that because of these uses of semantics that Bunswick is close to a decision to publish their list of certifications.
I'm sure there are other acai products that are very good but we cannot be sure of their makeup because of no certification.
Also, USDA approved means basicly that the facility making the product is clean, and in no way means its been tested for any of its makeup.
There are so many misleading statements made by unregulated companies that we must beware as buyers. I know my acai is a great product, I've taken it, relied on its certification and had MIRACULOUS results. My closest friends know my experiences and I would never share all of them here, it would lead to senior players not believing my health gains, too numerous and just not believable, true but hard to believe.
I would quickly back off of the certification issue if someone could find another acai that is certified, so far I havent seen one and hope that Brunswick will soon release the information.
Jim 903 236 3459
|April 14, 2009
|Topic: Product review
Discussion: Acai Info Please
Blackjack13, Monavie is a great product and I'm happy to hear your results. Acai is truly the worlds most perfect food and I now there are many other Monavie customers very happy with the product. However, Monavie's ORAC scores are not certified, They claim its 1,300 per ounce and do not send samples for testing. Only Brunswick labs can certify ORAC scores as they have the patent. Monavie does not send samples to be tested and certified. Monavie wants its formula to be secret and avoids the test. That does not make it a poor product, its just not certified. Monavie is one of the most successful MLM's in history and their marketing is absolutely the best, its a bit expensive but worth the money.
|April 13, 2009
|Topic: Product review
Discussion: Acai Info Please
Please do not think I am in any way dissing any other product. There are many good products out there and like wise there are some poor products out there. I have done extensive research and have found that www.ebacai.com is the very best I can find. After reading about Amazon Thunder I have only one basic question. Why doesnt Amazon Thunder certify their products ORAC score. They make mention of the acai berry having a high ORAC score and make mention of the scientist at Brunswick labs but they do not list their score, just acai score in general. To my knowledge only www.ebacai.com has independently certified acai. I know of some who have had their product tested but not certified. Certification is an on going process done by the patented Brunswick labs. Acai is for real and it works and there are other good products out there. Amazon Thunder may be an excellent product, I hope so, its also in the price range where it should be. Its only slightly more expensive than www.ebacai.com
|April 12, 2009
|Topic: Product review
Discussion: Acai Info Please
DonB, I cannot tell you if earths bounty acai is what it says it is but I can tell you two things. It costs more than what I am taking and they dont talk about its ORAC score and is definitely not ORAC certified. Only Brunswick labs can certify ORAC score, it isnt costly for the company but if your product isnt certified there is no way to be sure what it is, its unregulated. To date, the only certified acai comes from www.ebacai.com
|April 12, 2009
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: You make the call #3
Sorry John Bob, this is a time play. If the runner touches home before the out is recorded at first, the run counts. If its an appeal then it definitely happens after the run has scored and it counts. Going back to a base is not a FORCE out.
|April 10, 2009
|Topic: Product review
Discussion: Acai Info Please
There is a lot of misinformation out there on acai as its unregulated. The acai berry is similar in make up to a cherry. It has skin, pulp and pit or seed. The seed has no value whatsoever. There are companies that take the discarded seeds, grind them up and sell them as 100% acai. Its legal and it is 100% acai, however it has no value. The only certified acai so far is made by Eurobotanicals. If the product you see is not certified by Brunswick labs you cannot be sure what you are buying. Brunswick labs owns the patent to ORAC testing and they are the only ones who can certify. If the company doesnt want their product tested and verified, they have something to hide. It may be a good product, but if they fail to get it certified, something is probably wrong. Look for the Brunswick logo and its ORAC value.
|March 23, 2009
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Powerful new joint pill
There is no pill that will work like the JUICE. I am willing to talk softball or juice anytime, no pressure, just info and testimony. Jim 903 236 3459


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Exxon may be out front, but Chevron and Shell are close behind.
By Aaron Levitt
Exxon Mobil's (XOM) purchase of XTO Energy back in 2010 made it one of the largest producers of natural gas in the country.
Given that this major integrated oil company predicts that overall energy demand will rise 30% by 2040 and that natural gas will replace coal as the second-most-popular fuel by 2025, Exxon has increased its focus on developing natural gas over the past few years. Overall, natural gas has accounted for more than half of Exxon's proven reserves since 2009.
Despite the fuel's current low price, Exxon's recently announced five-year, $185 billion capital spending plan helps underscore its natural gas ambitions. Twenty-one major projects will begin production by 2014, and the bulk will be in exploring various unconventional shale deposits around the globe. While such a huge bet on natural gas production may seem crazy, Exxon's forward-thinking agenda, led by CEO Rex Tillerson, has served it well.
With the world's largest oil company making such a calculated investment on a future filled with natural gas, it certainly prompts a question: What are the other majors doing? And perhaps more important for an investor: Am I hitched to the right one?
Preparing for the golden age of gas
It's no secret that the world is witnessing a natural gas boom. New advances in drilling technology have given exploration and production (E&P) companies the ability to access gas trapped within various shale rock formations. Billions of dollars worth of new investment have flown into the sector, and the newly found abundant supplies have the International Energy Agency calling this the "Golden Age of Gas."
While several other major integrated energy companies have been expanding into shale and natural gas assets at record paces, not all of them have embraced the fuel with same fervor as Exxon. For example, BP (BP) has actually been selling valuable shale assets to help pay its mounting legal bills.
That could be a big mistake as the IEA estimates that gas use will rise more than 50% to 5.1 trillion cubic meters by 2035 as emerging markets such as China hike their demand. Avoiding the likes of BP and focusing on the majors with a strong natural gas and natural gas liquid (NGL) orientation could be the best way to play the world's future energy demands.
So Exxon aside, what companies are making calculated strides into natural gas? Both Chevron (CVX) and my favorite, Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A, RDS.B) make the cut.
Chevron's Australian riches
Natural gas and NGL production is quickly becoming a priority at Chevron. The company's natural gas-based operations now span significant holdings in unconventional locales such as Africa, Australia and Southeast Asia, as well as in North America. Overall, Chevron controls over 8 million acres of shale deposits and produces around 5 billion cubic feet of natural gas a day.
However, Chevron's future lies within its exporting ambitions. It holds the largest natural gas resource position in Australia, and its liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants will be the key to unlocking those hydrocarbons. The company's massive Gorgon liquefaction plant will produce around 15 million metric tons of LNG per year and help produce significant cash flow for years to come.
Likewise, on Australia's West Pilbara coast, Chevron has broken ground on a new 9 million metric-ton LNG facility. Already, the proposed Wheatstone project has signed 20-year LNG purchase agreements with Japanese utilities like ill-fated Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TKECF). These projects help reinforce Chevron's position as a leading natural gas supplier to the Asia-Pacific region. Given the area's growth prospects, being its No. 1 supplier of energy is certainly worth a good deal.
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Similarly, Shell has taken a cue from Exxon and now has a long-term view on natural gas. It has plowed more than $30 billion into direct natural projects, and that fuel will overtake oil as its chief source of production by the end of the year. That expansion has mainly come from North America's rich shale deposits. Shell currently owns and operates about 3.5 million acres worth of prime shale assets across producing regions such as the Marcellus. That's roughly equal to 40 trillion cubic feet of natural gas reserves, or about 12% of the North America's total.
Also like Chevron, Asia holds the key to Shell's future success. Shell pioneered the technology to create liquefaction and spawned the LNG sector back in 1964. Today, it remains a leader in natural gas exports, with plants located in key Asian markets like Malaysia and Brunei. Not to mention Shell's 25% stake in Chevron's Gorgon project. These LNG facilities will undoubtedly also drive Shell's future cash flows and earnings.
Not resting on its laurels either, Shell has begun to advance LNG technology as well. Its much-touted Prelude floating LNG facility will allow it access and export from ultra-deep waters off Australia's coasts, and its new micro-LNG facilities could be a game-changer.
Given Exxon's huge bullish bet on natural gas and its propensity for predicting the future, investors might want to position themselves accordingly. While many companies have gotten the shale bug, only Chevron and Royal Dutch Shell seem to match the Exxon's zeal for the fuel. They represent a great way to play natural gas's future dominance as a source of electricity generation across emerging Asia.
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Are we on the brink of creating a human-like digital mind?
The human brain contains some 100 billion neurons, grouped in specialized function zones, connected by a hundred thousand billion synapses - the neurons representing individual data processing and storage units; and synapses the data transfer cabling, connecting all the processing units.
Correlating its processing ability to a supercomputer, it's been estimated it can perform more than 38 thousand trillion operations per second, and hold about 3.6 million gigabytes of memory. Equally impressive, it's estimated that the human brain executes this monumental computational task on a mere equivalent of 20 watts of power; about the same energy to power a single, dim light bulb. In today's technology, a supercomputer designed to deliver comparable capabilities would require roughly 100 megawatts (100 million watts) of power; an energy equivalent that could fully satisfy the power consumption needs of roughly a thousand households.
An ambitious $1.3 billion project was very recently announced in Europe to simulate a human mind in the form of a complete human brain in a supercomputer. It's named the Human Brain Project. A similar project in the U.S. planned by National Institutes of Health (NIH) is called the Brain Activity Map project.
Assuming we learn enough from these efforts to design a new architecture in computer processing which can approximate the ability of the human brain - what's to stop us from creating the cognitive faculties that enable consciousness, thinking, reasoning, perception, and judgement? After all, we as human beings develop these abilities from data we acquire over time through sensory inputs connecting us to our experiences, and from information communicated to us by others.
Think about it. Is there anything related to our experience - be it physical, historical or conceptual - that cannot be described in language, and therefore be input as executable data and programming to create a human-like digital mind?
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Mar 27 2013: I think the human brain project might answer your question but I don't think we can know a priori.
Would a full simulation develop consciousness? I don't think so since a simulation on a computer will be just that. Quantuum computers....who knows. What I do know is that whenever we make predictions about technology we are almost always way off the mark. 50 years ago we would have found it difficult to believe that a computer could beat the wolrd chess champion yet fail to be able to walk up stairs or recognise unfamiliar objects!
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