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We had a problem, and it was Mrs. Lieberman.
"She always sticks her gum under the table," I complained to the restaurant's owner as I again found myself down on my hands and knees with a putty knife, scraping gum from under the Liebermans' regular table.
As a waiter at this upscale French restaurant, I knew the regulars well enough to recognize sweet-faced Mrs. Lieberman as our gum culprit. She always came in merrily chewing. She and her husband asked for the same table. They didn't drink. They split their entree. They tipped in the 10 percent to 15 percent range. Nobody ever wanted to wait on them.
"I'm going to tell her next time she comes in that she can't put her gum under the table," I said to the owner.
"You'll do no such thing," she shot back at me. "We don't talk to regular customers like that."
That was 25 years ago, when a wall of decorum separated customers from staff.
These days … not so much.
If you follow news about social media and online antics, then surely you caught the story of Andrew Capron, the owner of Boners BBQ near Turner Field.
Capron, incensed by the behavior of customer Stephanie Stuck, took to his restaurant's Facebook page this month to vent his rage in the foulest of language. Stuck, he claimed, behaved rudely, left without tipping and then took to Yelp, a restaurant review site, to complain about the restaurant's food and decor. (Stuck maintains she did tip.)
The event made national news and was called one of the great social media blunders of the young new year. Soon after news of Capron's rant blew up on Twitter and various corners of the Internet, he regretted his actions and posted an apology to Stuck.
"I am truly sorry that I did that; there's no excuse for my behavior," he said the next day by phone. "I acted out of the heat of the moment."
However, there was another event that happened that week, and it says something about the relationship between restaurants and their customers in the age of social media. You probably did not hear about this one, however, unless you follow the small demimonde of Atlanta online restaurant criticism.
A local food blogger named Ted Golden decided to post a 2,300-word review of the new Indian restaurant Cardamom Hill on his blog, Foodie Buddha, based on one meal on its second day of operation.
While many people do rush reviews of new restaurants during their inaugural days of operation in order to get the news online first, most follow an unwritten code of behavior — commenting on the decor and menu selection in an expository rather than critical way. Anyone who has worked in a restaurant can tell you the first week or two of operation is no way, no how representative of what the restaurant will be like once it gets up and running.
But Golden had no such compunction. He liked some dishes and hated others, launching into his review by opining "there's a lot to be smoothed out" at this restaurant. He complained of a "sad assembly of fried peas and sweet potatoes" and a kind of south Indian dish called a thoran, which he found "technically flawed by excessive use of coconut." (A quick Google search reveals that this dish is, in fact, defined by its use of coconut.)
He concluded, "[L]et's call a spade a spade and make mention of the fact that beyond the hype and fluff, there's some in-progress food being served in a not quite up to snuff service environment. "
Golden is known in Atlanta for delivering such withering assessments of new restaurants based on one meal during their first days of operation. When I asked why, he responded via email, "I have a response to that question, but there's no quick simple response as to why I do what I do."
He's far from alone. Sites such as Yelp and Urbanspoon welcome such early reviews. Many are written in all capital letters and recount service slights and problems in grim detail.
Elsewhere, there are sites where waiters complain about regular customers and sites where they complain about celebrities they claim to have waited on. There are sites where customers can read through reviews before clicking a "reserve a table" button.
There is some legitimacy here. I like reading some anonymous commenters and some bloggers if their methodology and tone suggests they have given the restaurant a fair shake and they know what they're talking about.
But I'm left with the feeling that all this lashing out is often just a temper tantrum. That, or it is directed as much at the writer's cronies as it is at the servers or customers in question. The art of give and take between business and consumer seems to be on the outs.
I can remember the first time Mrs. Lieberman came in after I flagged her as the gum depositor. The restaurant owner personally escorted her to the table with a warm, welcoming smile and grabbed a beverage napkin from the bar on the way.
"By the way," she began sotto voce, "I noticed you were chewing gum …"
- by John Kessler, Food & More blog
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OAKLAND, Calif. -- By the time reporters were allowed in the visiting locker room at Oracle Arena late Monday night, most of the Philadelphia 76ers already had cleared out.
The television in the centre of the room was turned off. There were no box scores from the game on players' chairs -- which is typical after most NBA games -- and there were no smiles to be had by anybody.
After losing by a total of 88 points on consecutive nights in California, the 76ers just want to forget what happened.
"Not going to turn on TV or read the papers," forward Evan Turner said.
Marreese Speights scored a career-high 32 points to hand his former team a near-record setback, leading the Golden State Warriors past the woeful 76ers 123-80.
Philadelphia nearly matched the NBA mark for the largest total margin of defeat in consecutive games. The Detroit Pistons lost by 95 points combined in back-to-back games in November 1966, according to STATS.
"It's hard for everybody," Sixers coach Brett Brown said. "The reality of it is they have put in so much time and despite all the turmoil, it's a group that's been together, stayed together. At times, you look up and you have to keep going and keep on playing with some level of dignity, and it's hard doing that."
After losing 123-78 at the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night in a game it trailed by 56 points in the third quarter, Philadelphia (15-38) figured it couldn't get much worse.
It almost did.
Speights finished 12-of-15 shooting and grabbed eight rebounds, and Stephen Curry added 23 points and eight assists to help the Warriors go ahead by 49 in the fourth quarter.
"It was a thing of beauty," Golden State coach Mark Jackson said.
Michael Carter-Williams scored 24 points, and Turner and Thaddeus Young had 12 points apiece for a rebuilding 76ers team that never put up much of a fight during its seventh straight loss.
No other team in NBA history has lost two straight games by at least 40 points each. Philadelphia has now done it twice.
The 76ers lost back-to-back games in April 1994 by a combined 93 points, and they're struggling to explain -- and correct -- what has gone so wrong during this latest stretch.
"You just look up at the scoreboard and see a lot of points. I really don't know," Turner said. "We're in the game at one point. We were down by like 10, and then the next thing you know it popped up to like 25 or 30."
Philadelphia finishes a three-game road trip Wednesday night at Utah before heading into an All-Star break that can't come soon enough.
Golden State outshot the Sixers 48.9 per cent to 36.7 per cent and outrebounded them 60-38 despite playing without centre Andrew Bogut (left shoulder injury) and backup centre Jermaine O'Neal (sore right wrist). David Lee, who had missed the past two games with a sprained left shoulder and strained left hip, had 13 points and 13 rebounds in 31 minutes.
Brown said before the game that he was happy his team had a chance to quickly atone for its horrendous showing in Los Angeles. Instead, the 76ers had another embarrassing performance.
As if Philadelphia's miserable two-day stretch wasn't bad enough, it was capped off by one of its former draft picks.
Speights spent his first 2 1/2 seasons in Philadelphia before getting traded to Memphis. He split last season between Memphis and Cleveland before signing with the Warriors as a free agent last summer.
The reserve big man made his first seven jumpers, including a 3-pointer and a layup through traffic that started a three-point play, to give Golden State a 47-27 lead midway through the second quarter.
"They got real hot," Carter-Williams said.
On his eighth attempt, Speights missed a 26-footer that had nearly everybody in the announced sellout crowd of 19,596 waiting to roar before it caromed off the rim. Speights left to a standing ovation before the Warriors went ahead 66-33 at halftime.
Some fans even serenaded Speights with chants of "M-V-P!" after he began another three-point play in the third quarter that stretched Golden State's lead to 92-48.
"That was so funny. I started laughing," Speights said. "At least they still have trust in me, so it's always good to have fans on your side."
The defeat could've been much worse, too.
Jackson put in most of his reserves before the fourth quarter, though the highlights didn't stop from one of them. Speights made a step-back jumper to put Golden State up 107-58 with 9:41 to play before leaving to another ovation with 3:02 left.
Brown kept most of his starters in until the final minutes to slice the deficit down a little.
"Don't anybody feel sorry for us," Brown said. "We will wake up and be (OK) tomorrow."
NOTES: The Warriors swept the season series against the 76ers for the first time since the 2007-08 season. ... Sixers reserve Hollis Thompson missed the game with a sprained right ankle. ... The league announced Monday that Curry received the NBA's Kia Community Assist Award for January for his generosity and ongoing charitable efforts in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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FX is bestowing fast-rising spy Atlanta-created animated spoof "Archer" a fourth season before the third one is even over.
Renewals that come while the previous season is still ongoing is always a sign of confidence.
FX's patience has been rewarded. The show, which airs on Thursday evenings, opened a bit on the slow side in 2009 season one but as the cult of Sterling Archer has grown, so has the fan base.
Counting DVR use for a week after the original airing, the show is pulling in two million viewers a week so far, up 32 percent from season two. Counting repeats, the show is averaging 3.3 million viewers.
There are four more new episodes this season, ending March 22. The fourth season will have 13 episodes.
Former Conyers resident Jack McBrayer (30 Rock) guest voices on tonight's episode at 10 p.m.
Matt Thompson, one of the Atlanta creators, who works with Adam Reed at Floyd County Productions near Emory University sent me two quotes to choose from that he sent to the FX publicists. The press release includes the second one but the first one is arguably funnier:
It is really wonderful to hear all of the nice things some very smart and talented people at FX are saying about working with us. I am going to frame this press release and hand it to my wife. I now have official proof that I am good at something, despite her claims to the contrary.
I feel like a won an award or something. I get to keep making smart, funny TV for smart, funny people. I realize this is rare and I am going to ride along until someone kicks me off.
FX has also signed a production deal with their Atlanta-based production company. Floyd County already animates FX's new series "Unsupervised."
And here's the flattering press release quote from FX VP Eric Schrier:
"Adam and Matt are incredibly gifted producers and we're proud to have them and Floyd County under the FX Productions umbrella," said Schrier. "Archer has been an incredibly successful title for FXP, from ratings to DVD sales, iTunes, merchandise and even its bestselling book. They've done an outstanding job of animating Unsupervised. This is a great deal for FXP as we continue to expand the studio, and it affords us the ability to aggressively pursue new animated projects."
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February 23rd, 2012
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February 24th, 2012
8:46 am
I love this show!!! The episode with Burt Reynolds was hysterical!!!
February 24th, 2012
9:08 am
are missing out on the funniest show on TV…
February 24th, 2012
9:16 am
Danger Zone!
February 24th, 2012
9:20 am
Great news! Now if we can get a full 20+ episode season out of them.
February 24th, 2012
9:22 am
The 3 part series when Archer was a pirate king was by far one of the most funniest animated shows i had seen. I could not stop laughing. Archer right now is the funniest animation on TV period!!!!
February 24th, 2012
9:25 am
FX has had some of the best shows ever. The Shield, Nip/Tuck, Damages, Justified, Rescue Me, etc. The only good channel to watch these days!
February 24th, 2012
9:49 am
Archer is a treasure that I am glad I discovered in Season 1. Just when you think it can't get any funnier you end up rolling on the floor laughing. Can we possibly hope for a full length feature? Also, how hilarious would a Piers Morgan Interview of the Cast be? The possibilities are ENDLESS! Keep up the good work guys! Look forward to many great seasons!
February 24th, 2012
9:58 am
Do you have insight into why the company is called Floyd County Productions?
Are the founders from the Rome, GA area?
February 24th, 2012
10:00 am
Now we just need them to bring back Frisky Dingo
February 24th, 2012
10:04 am
Too bad the writing has been so bad this season.
February 24th, 2012
10:40 am
I love Archer! It's witty and fresh — but I do agree that the writing has gotten a smidge stale this season.
February 24th, 2012
11:29 am
Aisha Tyler's character is smokin hot!!!
February 24th, 2012
12:07 pm
Becca: Nooooooope.
Did you see the Burt Reynolds episode or the train episode? Effing brilliant.
February 24th, 2012
12:40 pm
Archer is definitely must see tv. Love the show.
February 24th, 2012
1:48 pm
The writers for this show are absolutely insane, and I love them for it! I am on the floor after every episode! Last week's ep with the assisinated Italian Prime Minister in Mallory's apartment was classic! I died during the scene where all of them were dressed up to fool the detective and Archer kept calling Lana a "sullen wench" was priceless! LMAO!!
February 24th, 2012
2:21 pm
It is crazy but,I love the relationship Archer has with his mom.
February 24th, 2012
3:02 pm
thank God for small miracles.
February 24th, 2012
10:47 pm
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February 26th, 2012
5:34 pm
They need to hurry up and get season 2 on Netflix.
February 27th, 2012
7:41 am
Great. Now I'll get more ants.
February 27th, 2012
8:50 am
1 more season of Lana Kane!!!!!! I'm sorry, but she is the ultimate woman (too bad she's not real, or IS SHE???) She's super sexy and cand beat up/kill anyone that tries to mess with you when you are with her. The down side is she can do the same to YOU if you do her wrong.


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As the home stretch of the season began with a loss in San Jose Tuesday night, I thought it would be a good idea to list the top eight Phoenix Coyotes storylines to keep an eye on.
1 – How much will Ilya Bryzgalov play during the last stretch of the season?
This is probably the most key component to the Phoenix Coyotes regular season and playoff success this year. Will Bryzgalov get some rest during this important part of the year, or will the Coyotes lean heavily on him?
One train of thought comes from Jason Botchford of 'The Province' in Vancouver BC:
"Those big guys who play 65-70 games a year, they don't win Stanley Cups, at least not very often. You have to go back to 03 to find a 70 game goalie that's even been to a Cup final. It's hugely important, I believe in the NHL to have goaltenders where the job is shared. I think we're learning a lot more about the position. There's a lot more demands on the position.
Take baseball, right? It took them a long time to come to the point where the best way to handle starting pitching was to have the guy pitch once every fifth day. It took them a long time to come to the realization that normally that there's too much strain on catchers to be everyday guys. The position is too strenuous to be an everyday guy.
I suggest to you that that's the same for goaltending.
The guys that are successful and the goalies that have won cups since 2003 averaged 47 games a season. The guys (goalies) that have been to Conference Finals since 2003 have averaged 47 games a season. I think that should be your target area."
Bryzgalov has played in 41 games so far this season.
2 – The Trade Deadline on Feb 28th
Traditionally, a great day for Coyotes fans but this season's trade deadline carries a few conditions. If or when the Coyotes sale goes through, will general manager Don Maloney have the green light to go out and get some solid talent?
On the other hand, Maloney has a reputation so far for not mortgaging the future for the present like some other GM's in the league. Keep an eye on what Maloney does leading up to the trade deadline.
3 – Seventh and Eighth defenseman spot
Once all the Coyotes defensemen are healthy, there will be eight defensemen on the roster. The chances of the Coyotes carrying eight defensemen on the roster for an extended period of time are pretty slim. As of right now, the odd man out is David Schlemko due to the improved play of Sami Lepisto since the Christmas break. It's not that Schlemko is a bad defenseman, it's that everyone else is outplaying him by a mile right now.
4 – Improving on Defense
If there's one major part of the Coyotes game that needs to improve consistency wise, it's their defensive zone game….in all situations. The key for success in Coyotes head coach Dave Tippett's system is to be sound defensively.
So far, the Coyotes have yet to be consistent in this aspect of their game for extended periods of time. If they want to seriously contend for a Stanley Cup, then this is the top priority for improvement.
5 – Team chemistry
This isn't really a question or statement about the Coyotes' players getting along in the dressing room or not. It's more along the lines of how the entire team has not played to their potentials as of yet.
There's been glimpses of the Coyotes playing near their potential this season (especially in their offensive zone). However, any glimpse of the Coyotes full potential up to this point has yet to remain for an extended period of time.
I was on 'Breakthrough Sports' this past Friday and noted how this year's Coyotes roster resembles the 2006 Edmonton Oilers squad in the sense that they're not all on the same page together in the latter part of the regular season. The Oilers made the 2006 playoffs as the eighth seed in the West and Once they reached the playoffs, a light switch turned on with the entire roster, chemistry wise. The Oilers then proceeded to wreak a path of destruction all the way to the Stanley Cup finals knocking off three Stanley Cup favorites in the process (the Detroit Red Wings, the San Jose Sharks, and the Anaheim Ducks).
Keep an eye on how the Coyotes play or don't play as a unit on the ice for the remainder of the season.
6 – Strength of Schedule
As noted on by Ryan Porth of RLD Hockey, the Coyotes have the toughest in the league during the home stretch. If you thought the Coyotes January schedule was tough, check out their remaining schedule starting in February:
7 – Feb 19th-27th
This is a five game Eastern and Midwestern road trip for the Coyotes that ends the day before the NHL Trade Deadline. As I see it, this road trip will define the path the 'Yotes will be taking for the remainder of the regular season and potentially the playoffs.
8 – Keith Yandle's Quest for the Norris
Yandle finally got recognition for the amazing year he's having by being named to the 2011 NHL All-Star Game. In the last part of this season he is a legitimate candidate for the Norris Trophy (given to the player who shows the best all around ability at the defense position). Most voters outside of the state of Arizona will counter his plus-2 rating as a knock against Yandle being a Norris Trophy candidate.
My only response to that is, try watching Coyotes games sometime. If Yandle played in a bigger market than Phoenix, the media would have him listed near or at the top of their Norris Trophy watch lists.


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Not that I am trying to lose weight. I am trying to gain weight. So this doesn't concern me. Though it does perk my interest. I had seen a number of commercials while I was walking around the department at work, and wondered just what made this do what it does. So I visited the damn website today, and found zilch - nada. Nothing whatsoever other than "A bunch of people with credentials said it works, so nyah..." type thing. That and some ingredients, but it was very vague.
Aloe Vera - A source of energy containing over 200 nutrients that benefit the immune system and digestive tract.
CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) - An essential fatty acid necessary for fat utilization throughout the body and connective tissue development.
Collagen - A protein found in skin, bones and lean muscle tissue. Collagen assists the body in building lean muscle tissue.
That's all fine and dandy. But I have a personal debate within myself. It is supposed to "use the body's nutrients more efficiently." And you're supposed to "lose weight and eat whatever you want all day!" - If you eat whatever you want (Say for example, Mr. I-Love-Swiss-Cake-Rolls...) That's a bunch of empty calories, that do almost nothing for the body whatsoever, as far as muscle building/repair... or fat loss. That is where I quote them on their page. "Diets don't work." So you're saying, eat ho-hos and lose weight? I find this a little far-fetched. Maybe this supplement works with a well-balanced nutrition plan, or even a halfway decent one... but not "whatever you want to eat".
The ingredients and the purpose they serve to the body seem solid. But the whole thing seems like a load of ****. Is it really the Aloe Vera, CLA, and Collagen... or is it the fact these people are (most likely) calorie deficient anyway, because they are searching for quick weight loss in the first place... and being calorie deficient for 3 hours before bed, then waking up in the morning to a skimpy meal will cause ANYONE to lose weight (Not to mention, muscle ... which, in fact, weighs more than fat anyway - Mm, catabolic weight loss!)? So is there a sufficient amount of Collagen protein to repair muscle tissue overnight, and not cause a catabolic fall? They just don't have enough scientific study to convince me.
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The importance of an aftermarket recovery is undeniable. These amazing tools make various tasks easy, and allow users to flash various modifications, as well as create Nandroid backups that save us when we get the bootloop blues. Recoveries are also needed to easily flash a ROM. Because of this, you can pretty much find one or more custom recovery for every device with a forum here.
The most popular recoveries around are ClockworkMod Recovery, PhilZ Recovery, and Team Win Recovery Project. TWRP was recently ported to NovaThor SoC Sony Xperias: P, U, Go and Sola. The user responsible for the porting is XDA Senior Member NoobCoder.
The recovery is distributed in a rather interesting way, as a script splits the boot.img, extracts the ramdisk, adds the recovery, re-packs the ramdisk, and creates a new boot.img. Because of this, it can be used with every kernel available. Of course, the recovery might be also used on locked bootloader devices, but that requires some skills and various modifications to system files.
The recoveries can be found in their respective threads for the Xperia P, Xperia U, Xperia Go and Xperia Sola, so if you have one of these device give OperRecovery a try.
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February 5, 2014 By: Samantha
If an Android user in search of a full-screen call experience, a wide range of Android apps are available to accomplish this goal. Many of them are perfectly capable of providing a great alternative to the stock call screens OEMs have on their devices. Despite this, many would rather retain the native look of their applications instead of replacing them with something out of place.
If you find yourself with such a preference and a Sony Xperia P, U, or Sola in hand, you may want to check out XDA Senior Member Rajeev's full screen caller mod. Compatible only with Android 4.1.2, the mod allows you to retain the original Sony look, but with the added benefit of a full screen contact image. And because this is a mod of a native app, you can crop the image with the 'Album' app.
The mod comes in 6 different variants, four of which are combinations of different colors of the UI, and the other two having the additional features of call recording, disabling the 'data disabled/enabled' notification, and using only 2G. Rajeev has also provided a separate patch for the first four variants providing these features if one wishes to have them.
To find out more about the Full Screen Caller mod, check out the original thread for more information.
August 11, 2013 By: Samantha
One of the biggest gripes we have with our NFC-enabled devices is the somewhat unnecessary requirement of having to unlock them in order to activate NFC. This requirement effectively reduces the practicality of our many enabled stickers, tags, and gadgets, as it leads to another inconvenient step that limits the use of NFC in the first place.
There is good news, though, as a couple of good folks here have created mods that allows for NFC activation when the device's screen is off or at the lock screen. This has been made possible by XDA Senior Member StephanSch for the following devices:
This mod is also available for the Samsung Galaxy S4 thanks to XDA Senior Member OptimalKiller. The mods come in some variation of a modified NFC APK that is then moved to the /system/apps directory, thus requiring root access. It's important to note that the mods are compatible with only certain specific builds, frameworks, and devices. Because of this, you have to make sure to download and install the correct version. Also, make some sort of backup to ensure that you can revert the effects if things go awry.
For more information and detailed instructions, visit the threads for the following devices: HTC One, One X, EVO 4G LTE, Sony Xperia Z, Xperia P, Xperia Sola, Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket, and Galaxy S4.
December 11, 2012 By: Former Writer
As gaming becomes more popular on Android, developers are doing their part to make gaming more fun. Whether it's connecting familiar controllers to faking PlayStation certification, the effort to make gaming more universal is there. Now, there is a gaming mod for a plethora of Xperia devices, including the Sony Xperia U, P, Sola, and GO.
XDA Senior Member GEKTHEBOSS released a tweak that makes gaming a little more fun for the aforementioned Xperia devices. The package doesn't contain a lot of mods, but the mods included give users access to a lot of games. The features include:
*Full PlayStationMobile Certification
*Full Xperia Play PlayStation Certification
*Xperia Play Game Launcher
In addition, recent updates have added optimizations and an uninstaller. To install, users download the mod and install it via custom recovery. If it doesn't quite work, fixing permissions is the accepted troubleshooting method. Several users have confirmed that the mod works on a few different devices. Some users on the Xperia GO have expressed that they're having issues, but upcoming updates should sort that out.
If this looks like something you want to check out, go to the original thread.
November 16, 2012 By: Former Writer
Sony has done some interesting work with their Xperia devices. One of the more interesting software features they've begun implementing comes in the form of Small Apps. Small Apps are essentially floating window applications that open like windows on your computer. It's similar to Galaxy Note 2 multi window feature. Now, some third party developers have gotten into Small Apps have released their own.
XDA Senior Member hhlong89 posted an application called WebView. It's an Xperia Small App and also a web browser. It opens up a web browser in a Small Apps window, and lets users browse the web. It's not too much different from regular Android web browsers, except the floating window feature. A full list of features include:
Share URL from Intent
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In addition, some copy/paste functions don't work and the pulldownlist doesn't work. The app has been confirmed working on pretty much every Xperia device that can run Small Apps. Now that third party developers are digging into Small Apps, users may see more on the horizon.
For additional details, check out the original thread.
September 30, 2012 By: Former Writer
USB On-The-Go is probably one of the greatest tools for Android that not a lot of people know about. With it you can connect virtually anything that requires USB into your Android device, including external hard drives, flash drives, keyboards, mice, and pretty much whatever else you can think of—even your DSLR. As OTG technology gets more popular, the features that come with it will evolve as well. For many Xperia devices, including the Xperia S, P, U, Sola, and Acro S, you can now simultaneously use OTG and charge your device.
The method was written out by XDA Senior Member sonic_boom and it does require some hardware modification. Initially, the hardware mod gave users a choice to switch a cable from OTG mode to Charge mode and thus not have to use multiple cables. However, after some more tinkering, sonic_boom managed to get simultaneous OTG and charging using a 4-way USB hub. What's the only other way to get this? By purchasing a special dock.
As expected with hardware modifications, your mileage may vary. This involves tinkering with pieces of hardware and may damage your device or your accessories. Aside from the standard boilerplate warning, the mod is actually pretty simple. As stated by sonic_boom, this should work on any OTG-enabled Xperia device.
To learn more, visit the original thread.
June 5, 2012 By: Former Writer
The Sony Xperia 2012 lineup has been getting bigger recently, and users are wondering if the new Xperia line will have the same robust development of the 2011 Xperia devices. While it's impossible to gauge the success of these devices before they've had a chance to really grow in the development community, they sure are off to an outstanding start.
XDA Recognized Developer DooMLoRD has come out with a trio of kernels for the Xperia Sola, Xperia U, and Xperia P that automatically root their respective device. Want more? Okay. XDA Senior Member krabappel2548 released custom ROMs for the three devices. This means that all three can be bootloader unlocked, rooted, and have a custom ROM already. You can certainly conclude that they're getting off to an outstanding start.
The processes are essentially the same for all three devices. Once the bootloader is unlocked, it's a matter of installing DooMLoRD's kernel to obtain full root and install BusyBox. Unfortunately, there aren't any custom recoveries available yet, so those wanting to go the extra step and installing krabappel2548's custom ROMs will have to do so via fastboot. Users looking to flash the ROMs should thus become familiar with fastboot before attempting. These processes will surely become simpler as time goes by and a custom recovery is created, so those wishing to wait probably won't be out of luck forever.
Xperia Sola users can find everything you need in the Sola kernel thread and the Sola ROM thread. For the Xperia U, hit up the U kernel thread and the U ROM thread. And finally, Xperia P users should visit P kernel thread and the P ROM thread.


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Hotel Crescent Court, 400 Crescent Court
Dallas, TX 75201Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
JapanesePrice: $50 and over
Nobu Dallas
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.noburestaurants.com/
- Phone: 2142527000x
- Hours of Operation:
Sunday - Thursday 6:00 pm- 10:00 pm
Friday - Saturday 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Daily 5:00 pm – close
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Sushi, Japanese
- Executive Chef: Carl Murray
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Catering: Feature Nobu's cuisine at your next event. Personal chef available upon request.
- Private Party Facilities: Nobu Dallas is available for private parties in the Skylight Room, the Wine Room, Nobu's Outdoor Courtyard and the Main Dining Room. If you would like further information, please contact the Special Events department at 214.252.7000 or by e-mail at email@example.com.
- Special Events: Join us in the Nobu Bar & Lounge for Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 5pm -7pm, and all night on Wednesday & Thursday.
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Just off the Great Hall of Rosewood Crescent sits Nobu, the world renowned Japanese restaurant recognized for pioneering a new style Japanese cuisine. Guests may linger in the cocktail lounge to watch chefs work their magic at the sushi bar, or enjoy their meal in the Rockwell Group designed dining room.Continued
The menu features Nobu Matsuhisa's signature dishes, such as the Black Cod Miso and Rock Shrimp Tempura, as well as unique Dallas favorites like the Scallops with Jalapeño Salsa and Ranchero Rib Eye Steak. Omakase, or tasting menus, offer a memorable opportunity to savor the restaurant's many distinctive flavors.
The menu features Nobu Matsuhisa's signature dishes, such as the Black Cod Miso and Rock Shrimp Tempura, as well as unique Dallas favorites like the Scallops with Jalapeño Salsa and Ranchero Rib Eye Steak. Omakase, or tasting menus, offer a memorable opportunity to savor the restaurant's many distinctive flavors.
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145 reviews since May 26, 2014
- Food4.5Service4.4
- Ambiance4.4Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (114)fit for foodies (88)romantic (63)hot spot (50)good for groups (32)notable wine list (26)vibrant bar scene (24)late-night find (11)neighborhood gem (9)kid-friendly (7)scenic view (7)great for lunch (7)great for outdoor dining (4)great for brunch (1)Show More
- Exquisite mealOneSpoonVIPDined on 9/20/2014We used a Groupon for a Chefs Tasting menu and so received outstanding value, but it would be worth paying full price. The meal was one of the best we have had in Dallas.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- NobuAggieClassOf2016Dined on 9/19/2014Nobu had the best food I have ever tasted for Asian cuisine by far. The location is in the crescent hotel whic as everyone knows is such an amazing and beautiful place. However, for the amount of money we are paying to eat there the service could have been better. My fiancé and I were asked twice what our last dish was that we are so try could bring out the next.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Chef's Tasting is the way to goSMULawyerDined on 9/18/2014We enjoyed the chef's tasting meal, and it's definitely the way to go. Everything from yellowtail to tuna to steak to squid and dessert. Lovely evening, excellent food and service.Special Features:
- AmazingJak85Dined on 9/14/2014Everything was fantastic! My wife and I dined at Nobu for our 1st anniversary. We have the 6 course tasting menu and each dish was as great or better than the last. My wife at the salmon sashimi and said it was delicious (she has never liked any salmon!). Great atmosphere, service, and food. We will be back for sure!Special Features:
- Excellent all aroundpeachesbockVIPDined on 9/13/2014The food and service here is impeccable. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the great wait staff-they never missed a beat. The beef tenderloin dish was delicious as was the other courses we had. Highly recommend.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/12/2014The food was absolutely amazing. I can't wait to go again.Special Features:
- Awesome tasting food !DavidDined on 9/12/2014The food was out of this world. It is pricey, but worth every bit of it. The service was good and the manager came over and was very friendly. A terrific experience !Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Living Up to It's ReputationTopDocDined on 9/8/2014Nobu Dallas not only lived up to its reputation, it far exceeded it. We had 6 course tasting menu, which I would highly recommend. each dish was exquisite, unique, masterfully presented, and absolutely delicious. The diversity and range of flavors were remarkable - in fact, stunning. And the portion size was generous - particularly for such a tasting menu. The restaurant itself was chic, romantically lit, yet vibrant. The service was attentive and refined, without the least bit of "attitude" so common in world leading restaurants. In short, Nobu is a gem, and not to be missed.Special Features:
- Nobu is for Birthdays!meccamanVIPDined on 9/6/2014My wife Michele and I thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Nobu in Dallas. It far exceeded our expectations as they were set in Vegas at a tiny spot in the Hard Rock. We had yummy cocktails, tasty sake and I even got her to try the Sashimi. Loved the Sea Bass and Monk Fish Pate. She enjoyed the lightly seared spicy tuna too! Thanks for a great night!Special Features:
- Food was excellentOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/6/2014But the service was what really impressed us. Outstanding attention to detail. Wonderful experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Another great dining treatCharlesDined on 9/5/2014We come here often and everything is just perfect. I ordered a Chef's Tasting and i thoroughly enjoyed every course.Special Features:
- Nobu was awesome!cjdallas2009Dined on 8/31/2014We went to Nobu Dallas for restaurant week, August 2014. The food was wonderful. The wait staff was awesome. We could not find a single thing we did not just love.Special Features:
- delectableMavsGamerDined on 8/31/20146 courses, each a delicacy. very good for special occasion.Special Features:
- Food over seasonedDenHamDined on 8/30/2014We did the chefs tasting. Over seasoned and disappointing
- Nobu was a great date night!hard2bookDined on 8/30/2014The food was good (although I've had slightly better). We got the omakase and after the first course, it took 20 minutes to get the second course out to us, so that was disappointing.Special Features:
- Amazing fooddavidwyrick85VIPDined on 8/30/2014Cold appetizers were amazing and very different taste, I had seafood plate and it was deliciousSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 8/29/2014Outstanding food but very expensive. If you are planning on getting full, then you should eat a snack before you come.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great restaurant week optionOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/23/2014We head out to Nobu for the restaurant week. It was a great experience the service was really friendly. I bit noise but not bad. I would recommended every time!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing dining experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 8/23/2014The food was excellent and the service was the best we have had! The dishes were carefully executed. The cocktails were also delicious!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- UnimpressedPop2artDined on 8/22/2014First time visit, service was poor, server kept forgetting the drinks then the food failed to arrive at the table for everyone at the same time so one person was left waiting and they got there food after everyone was finished. Do not expect this type of service from a 'highly' rated restaurant. Portions are abysmal for the price, the servers do not even advise that u may need sides for a complete meal...it's laughable, left the restaurant feeling in satisfied. It's overrated, nothing special... Disappointing experience.do to waste your time and money...Special Features:
- KellyarasmithVIPDined on 8/22/2014I thought the restaurant was so cool. The portions were quite small and very pricey! The cappachino dessert was perfection.Special Features:
- Ok food screwed up managementIrodugyDined on 8/21/2014We had a reservation for 12. They put us at a table that was hard pressed with 11. Our 12 person showed up an there was simply no way he could fit. The manager was argumentative very unprofessional. We offered for part of the group to move to another smaller table. He was downright rude. The food was good not awesome though. We might try it again with a smaller group, but not sure how many people would go back.
- Will recommendcokieDined on 8/19/2014I came with a coworker on an international trip. The food is very delicious, especially the chocolate miso cappiccino. However, don't sit beside the kitchen, there was some strange smell coming out of it(I think it is a special source). Everything else is just perfect. A lot of couples there, it was romantic and very impressive. Will definitely come back to visit soon.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Love ItForTheLooveOfFoodDined on 8/16/2014First time at this reataurant and absolutely love it ! Me and my honey will for sure be coming back soon !Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Just So SoDiningDivaDined on 8/16/2014This was the first visit to Nobu for two in the group. One had dined in the Monte Carlo location earlier in the year and loved it. We had made the reservations for Restaurant Week. We arrived a few minutes early but we were seated immediately, which was nice. Initially the waiter brought the regular menu and we glanced at that. The prices are high. We had to ask for the Restaurant Week menu, and when we did he seemed put off by that. The food was good, but the portions were so small for the price. The food definitely was not up to par for the price. The ambience of the restaurant is nothing special. Needless to say, I seriously doubt we will ever return, nor will I recommend to others.
- Restaurant Week 2014Live2EatDined on 8/14/2014Visited Nobu Dallas for restaurant week. I enjoyed everything, but I wasn't blown away by any one thing in particular. Overall is was a delicious meal, with great company, in a lovely atmosphere! Our waiter was excellent and made great recommendations! Wish I remembered his name.Special Features:
- Nobu's Restaurant WeekEmilyDined on 8/13/2014Nobu is absolutely delicious. We love the Japaniese - Peruvian offerings. Every time we dine here we are always impressed!Special Features:
- everything it isOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 8/12/2014heard great things about this restaurant. it was everything and more that you hear about it.Special Features:
- disappointednewtodallasDined on 8/12/2014We tried Nobu Dallas during Dallas Restaurant week. We were disappointed with food selection and the taste/quality. Service was not exceptional as well. It was just the kind of service you would get at any lower to mid end restaurant. It just was not "Wow, this is Nobu" experience. I do understand that you had limited option for dish selection for restaurant week to fit the cost, however, just remember there are customers who decides to come or not after this "tasting". Price usually does not matter to us when the food is worth it but after tasting their restaurant week menu, it is just not worth it to return.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/5/2014Vickie was my server and she was phenomenal. Sweet , funny, and engaging. The staff was pleasant and extremely respectful and courteous . The food was to die for! Everything we had from the Chef's tasting was divine and we loved it. I did have the elderberry and lychee martini and it wasn't my favorite but my mom had the Bellini and she loved it. Beautiful venue and food not to be missed.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fantastic foodFoodieDined on 8/1/2014By far one of the best restaurants in Dallas. The ambience is outstanding. The food is mouth wateringSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DelishAMMODined on 8/1/2014This was our second time in Nobu and just aa the first time there....we were wowed with our food....exquisite presentation and amazing taste! Simply delish!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Omakase was wonderfulMikurubeamDined on 7/26/2014I came with my wife for the six-course omakase. I had a Groupon, and the staff seemed just as attentive to me as they were to everyone else. I had ordered a drink that took a little while to get out, but our waiter brought it out immediately when I inquired about it. Both my wife and I enjoyed all of the food. We agree that the sashimi courses were the best, but everything was wonderful. One of the cooked dishes, the "squid pasta", was somewhat lackluster compared to everything else; on its own, it is a well prepared dish though. We may not have come in without the Groupon, as the prices are a little high, but we definitely plan to visit again.Special Features:
- One of a kind experienceTechsanJordanDined on 7/26/2014From checking in to signing the bill, we were very happy with the experience at Nobu. All of the items on the menu looked great, so we decided to be daring and leave it up to the Chef. Basically we worked our way through the menu and items not on the menu; with each plate presented was a new surprise. The staff was helpful and very knowledgeable. Overall, one of the best restaurants I have ever visited.Special Features:
- Underwhelmed!AtxfoodieDined on 7/25/2014Very underwhelmed by the food! We dined here for my mom's 50th birthday and we were surprised by how uninspired and unimpressive our meals were - and we had at least 10 different things. I'm from Austin and am used to being spoiled by fantastic restaurants like Uchi. This was not on par at all, especially not for the price. It seems like this is the place everyone thinks they're supposed to love, but it just doesn't live up to the hype.Special Features:
- quality, at a pricejkr9Dined on 7/22/2014$ not for the faint of heart, but fabulous food in a beautiful room with great serviceSpecial Features:
- Nice placeOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 7/19/2014I enjoyed the food very much ! Great groupon special if you like to try a variety of different foods.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food, ok serviceEatingout247VIPDined on 7/15/2014I always frequent Nobu. The past couple times their service has been off a bit. They have multiple people working your table rather than one waiter which just gets confusing and causes service to be off. I really do enjoy Nobu's food, but honestly I am beginning to get fed up with the service that isnt up to par and matching the level of restaurant this is.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- UnderwhelmedH1ghTasteDined on 7/14/2014I've heard rave reviews about Nobu in the past but was underwhelmed. I took my wife there for a nice birthday dinner but the noise level was very high and it was hard to have a conversation. This was a Monday night so I would expect there to be some element of quiet to the restaurant. Also, the menu was lacking in options and descriptions. The food tasted fine but just overall was an unimpressive evening.
- EnjoyableNhuBDined on 7/13/2014The food was good but not memorable - the staff however was beyond excellent. Everyone was kind, even though we were there using a Groupon. The staff knew it was my bf's birthday and came out with dessert and candle for him. Overall, I'd return.Special Features:


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Background: This Lodge Balcony room is in the Sun Valley Lodge, the original hotel at the resort, and runs $339 a night for weekdays, $359 weekends. There are seven Lodge Balcony rooms that feature either a king bed or two queen beds in a medium size room with French doors leading to a balcony. The 148 room Lodge was built in 1936, and boasts the Duchin Lounge, Gretchen's Restaurant, the ice-rink, a glass enclosed outdoor pool and the resort's spa among its on-site amenities. Call 1-800-786-8259 or click here for more details.
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Whatcom County seniors stay active and sharp by exploring the world
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Ron Marshall has been many things in his life: an athlete, a teacher, a statistician, a writer, an umpire and more. He's always led a busy life, and he likes it that way. For him, the key to life is staying active. And even though he's now 76, he doesn't plan on slowing down anytime soon.
"My pastor said to me, 'people retire and they just sit down and die, but you retired and [all you did] was stop teaching,'" Marshall said.
As retirees stay healthier for longer stretches of years, staying active is a growing trend, and Marshall is just one of many
who travel and explore after they call it quits at their day job. According to the Pew Research Center, more than half of people ages 65 and up can plan on traveling after retirement.
As a teacher, Marshall used to take his fifth-graders on field trips to Mariners games, the IMAX Theater and the Seattle Center each year to give them the opportunity to experience cultural and social events. Now, he does the same thing four to five times a year, but with other seniors through the Whatcom Senior Tour program offered by the Whatcom County Council on Aging.
The demographic he's working with now is easier to manage than the waves of elementary school students he was used to managing. "It's a lot easier to handle 40 seniors than a busload of fifth-graders," Marshall said.
Marshall, along with other seniors in the county, helps facilitate tours by acting as a tour guide for the organization. "It keeps my mind active and it gives me things to do," Marshall said. "It gives you a feeling of helping people."
Whatcom Senior Tours offers around 40 different trips each year, all geared toward seniors who want to get out and see the world. Most of the tours are in Washington, but some take travelers as far as British Columbia, Alaska, Yellowstone National Park and even Costa Rica. The tours are usually learning based, tour coordinator Cheryl Willis said, and give seniors experiences that they might not be able to have on their own. "There's a confidence that they gain with those sorts of experiences, and it comes from a place of discovery," she said.
Patti Buss has been serving the Bellingham Senior Center for the past 20 years and escorting the tours for just as long. Buss, 75, has gone on 14 cruises, ranging from Nova Scotia to Turkey – but her favorite trip was to Ireland.
She said a key aspect of the tours is that they help seniors make new acquaintances and renew friendships. "I've pretty much been all over. I get to meet new people," Buss said. "And by the time we get done with the trip we're all friends."
Participating on the tours – whether they are within the county or abroad – is a major benefit to seniors' mental health, Willis said. "It is relaxing, yet mentally stimulating," she said. "It breaks the daily routine."
That's not to say there isn't a benefit to physical health as well. Senior travelers are provided with healthy meals and get to experience nature, Willis said, and have the opportunity to be physically active during the trips. There are even tours that take seniors hiking, snowshoeing and kayaking.
"When they stop getting out and stop expressing an interest in learning they don't enjoy life anymore," said Linda Adrian, a tour planner for Hesselgrave International. "[With the tours] they get to go to places they wouldn't see on their own." Hesselgrave is one of the charter and tour companies that the Whatcom Senior Tours program coordinates their trips through.
The Whatcom County Council on Aging also works with senior centers throughout the county to promote active living. Blaine Senior Center is very active in promoting senior travel, Adrian said.
Adrian said her group has a loyal core of seniors who travel with them, but they always welcome newcomers. Some of the seniors only want to go to certain events, such as the tours, while others only attend events such as plays, she said. Most of the travelers are in their mid-70s, but there are several in their late 80s and one woman who is 95, Adrian said.
For more information on the tour programs, costs and schedules, visit the Whatcom County Council on Aging's website at wccoa.org and click "Tours," or call 360/733-4030.
Upcoming tours and programs for February/March:
February 19: Bellingham Senior Center will hold a presentation on the tour's Alaskan cruise. The presentation begins at
1:30 p.m.
February 19: Whatcom Senior Tours will travel to Mount Baker at 9 a.m. for a class on snowshoeing.
February 24: Whatcom Senior Tours will travel to Seattle to tour the Benaroya Hall and dine at Chinook's At Salmon Bay. The tour will begin at 9 a.m.
February 26: Bellingham Senior Center will hold a presentation on the tour's upcoming trip to British Columbia. The presentation begins at 11 a.m.
March 11: Whatcom Senior Tours will travel to Palm Springs, California, for a four-day tour of the city, museums and musical performances.
March 15: Whatcom Senior Tours will travel to Redmond to see the equestrian acrobatics of "Cavalia Odysseo," a performance about the relationship between horse and humans. The tour begins at 11 a.m.
March 17: Whatcom Senior Tours will travel to Oregon to tour the Pacific beaches and watch for storms. The trip will also include tours in Astoria, Oregon.
March 19: Whatcom Senior Tours will visit Chilliwack, B.C., for a lesson in British history. The tour begins at 9:30 a.m.
March 25: Whatcom Senior Tours will travel to Everett to see Celtic Woman, a Celtic music ensemble. The tour begins at 5:30 p.m.
March 31: The tour will travel to Seattle to tour The Secret World of Espionage, a new exhibit at the Seattle Center.


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