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NASHVILLE (BP) -- As a child of suburban Chicago, I don't really fit the demographic for "Duck Dynasty," which begins its fifth season tonight. I've never watched a single episode, though the series' widespread appeal clearly shows that it resonates with more than bearded backwoods hunters.
However, the recent Duck Dynasty kerfuffle demonstrates the continuing shift in American culture toward a post-Christian age when true followers of Jesus no longer will be affirmed for their beliefs.
To be sure, the comments by the Duck Dynasty chieftain were not in the spirit of Jesus' model of truth and grace. But those who demand widespread acceptance of a new cultural sexual ethic don't discriminate between the holy and profane, as we saw when Louie Giglio withdrew from giving the inaugural benediction last January over comments he made about homosexuality nearly 20 years earlier. When it comes to isolating and then publicly shaming those who hold to orthodox Christian beliefs, no amount of winsome nuance will help you escape the new designation of village bigot.
Evangelicals have a choice and a series of choices to make.
First, there will be no evangelical hipsters left. It's not that Christians can't or shouldn't try to exegete the culture, live in the times in which we are called, or enjoy beauty and art in all of its eclectic forms, but there will be no way to thread the needle, to uphold distinctly Christian views and be universally loved by the masses. We'll have to choose between love of the world and love of Christ (James 4:4).
In a sense, this is the choice every follower of Jesus has had to make since Peter's tragic bow to cultural pressure in the shadow of Golgotha. But American Christians have long lived in a protective bubble which has allowed us to be both Christian and mainstream. So, we will either have to deny our desire for acceptance and take up the cross of Christ or we'll bow to the demands of the world and fashion a Jesus who looks nothing like the real thing.
Second, we'll need to evaluate our expectations. There needs to be no false nostalgia for a mythical golden era that never existed. We were created for these times, to joyfully stand for Jesus in a world that doesn't like Him. Like Paul, we must find joy and urge others to rejoice even while suffering for our faith.
So far, little genuine persecution has actually occurred here, but it could be on the horizon. Small cultural slights like the censure of a favored reality star, the banning of orthodox believers from inaugural prayers and the compelling of businesses to act against conscience should prepare us to suffer willingly if and when graver perils arrive.
This expectation, encouraged by Jesus (John 15:20), should warn us away from an apocalyptic, doomsday outlook or the chasing of endless conspiracy theories. Remember who was writing the New Testament commands to joy: the same men who were about to lose their lives for Jesus' sake.
Third, we'll have to understand that the truth of the Gospel will overshadow the love in which we deliver it. Speaking with grace is not a tactic to be tested. Though the Gospel compels us to care for the poor, love our neighbors and pray for our accusers, no amount of charity will overshadow the stumbling block that is the cross of Jesus (1 Corinthians 1:23). Consider that the Southern Baptist Convention operates the third-largest disaster relief operation in the world and yet its stand for Christian orthodoxy overshadows this.
Bottom line: Christianity will continue to cost us something, as it always was intended to do. There can be no avoiding the culture wars when the battle arrives on your doorstep.
Daniel Darling is vice president for communications for the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. This article is adapted from the ERLC website, www.erlc.com.
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Date Reviewed: May 30, 2004
Strengths: never bent solid rails with thomson elite post
Weaknesses: heavy, costly
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: cbo
Bike Setup: 02 stinky primo, trailpimps
Date Reviewed: May 20, 2004
Bottom Line:
Would I buy another one? No, I think I will go for the azonic love seat.
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Date Reviewed: March 7, 2003
Strengths: Comfort, SDG quality
Weaknesses: None so far
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: Andrew Bicycle and Fitness
Similar Products Used: SDG Satellite & Bel-Air, Koski Contour
Bike Setup: Giant AC1
Date Reviewed: February 9, 2003
Strengths: Big and soft.
Weaknesses: Trails are fragile and easily bent.
Very heavy.
The warranty people think the costumer is clown, because they say will send a new piece and never more send.
Bottom Line:
I required the warranty and SDG required that I send the old base for them to put new trails. I did it. They never more sent the piece back. They just answer e-mails saying will do it, but I'm waiting about four months.
What did I? I bought a very good Tioga Multi Control XLS silver and red. It is very light and never bended because the base is flexible and save the trails. This is really a good product. It is good to Nicolas Voullez, is good to me :)
SDG? Never more!
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Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: OEM in my bike
Similar Products Used: Tioga Multi Control XLS, Vello, Specialized comp and many others.
Bike Setup: Haro MX2 6,25" rear travel, Marzocchi Z1 5" travel, Rigida DH 30 tubeless rims, X-Lite DH handlebar, Traz-X stem, Cane Aheadset, Tektro Gemini hidro disc brakes, GT 2.35 tires, Giant DH chainguide with 36 T chainring, STX RC cranks, XT 9 speed, platform DH Wellgo pedals.
Date Reviewed: January 20, 2003
Strengths: Well Padded. Long and narrow shape. My nuts thank me every time I ride. Makes my ruckus look PHAT!
Weaknesses: Perhaps drop nose would make it better. No problems, but just a thought. A little different for the climb, but not uncomfortable.
Bottom Line:
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Price Paid: $25.00
Purchased At: EBay Rocks!
Date Reviewed: May 19, 2002
Strengths: this thing adds an extra inch or so of travel to whatever rig u got cuz its soo thick, you feel like you're sittin on a couch. it cleans real nice, and it doesnt hurt your balls too bad if you overclear a landing or some thing
Weaknesses: i havent had a single problem yet
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: came stock
Similar Products Used: azonics stuff
Bike Setup: Kona Stab Primo w/ monsters, full hayes, d321's
Date Reviewed: January 3, 2002
Strengths: Great comfort, Looks Great, Strong Material
Weaknesses: Rails Bend Very easily, could be a better shape so it gets out the way more when dhling
Bottom Line:
Face Your Fears To Reach Your Dreams
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Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid: $50.00
Purchased At: Partridge Cylcles
Similar Products Used: tioga multicontol 2
Bike Setup: Patriot LT, mrp, Jrn t's, 321's, Bulbs, Hope 4 pot, Tioga 2.6 f, 2.4 r.
Date Reviewed: February 25, 2001
Strengths: COMFY AS HELL, Looks tight.
Weaknesses: Rails (???) (thats just what ive heard)
Bottom Line:
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Price Paid: $49.00
Purchased At: Cambria Bicycle Outfitters
Similar Products Used: Love Seat
Bike Setup: Kona Stinky w/ Hayes
Date Reviewed: January 29, 2001
Strengths: excellent customer service. Sent in seat with bent rails from earlier review and they sent me a whole new seat free!
that seat was new. They gave me a good tip.
Weaknesses: rails bend with almost any post but the right one.
Bottom Line:
get a hurricane 100 seat post!
www.hurricanecomponents.com made for the big boy! Rails will not bend.
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Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: cbo
Similar Products Used: sdg bel-air
Bike Setup: 99 Kona manomano, z1-cr, 519,517 rims, hurricane 100 seat post,vanilla float shock
Date Reviewed: November 26, 2000
Strengths: Big, strong and durable
Weaknesses: little hard to peddle it rubs against your legs!!!
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $40.00
Similar Products Used: none compare
Date Reviewed: October 18, 2000
Strengths: big and comfortable, looks like a freeridin saddle
cheaper than stock sdg bel-air that came with my Kona
Weaknesses: bent rail on second ride. then bent other one a week later
oh well, at least it almost sits straight.
Bottom Line:
around 6' 215 and have been riding for years. I never broke my san marcos saddle on my hardtail. wanted a strong seat, so i bought what I thought was a downhiller with supposedly MASSIVE 8mm rails, which bent on a 1 foot drop. a week later they both sank down changing the seat angle. Now I am not jumping down cliffs here, just light freeriding. what is the deal? downhill? very, very wimpy rails...I guess i'll keep looking.....................................
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Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $49.00
Purchased At: cbo
Similar Products Used: sdg bel-air
Bike Setup: Kona manomano w/bomber z1-cr 110mm and fox float
Date Reviewed: June 1, 2000
Strengths: This seat is great. I love the kevlar cover.
Weaknesses: None
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: That Tioga loaf of bread looking seat, Titec Berserker
Bike Setup: For fun
Date Reviewed: May 27, 2000
Strengths: instead of supporting just the crack it supports my whole ass. the rails are huge and i have done a few no-footer-landers already and there is no sign of bending.
Weaknesses: ummmmmmm. I coulnd give you any yet other thatn i tore a little hole in the cover but that was my fault... wait wait wait, the rails are so big that there are some posts that wont fit around them.
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: SDG $5 seat, Selle Itallia $5 seat, WTB SST-X sparkly seat.
Bike Setup: '99 Kona Stab, '99 MR.T, Azonic PDW bars, Zoom 60mm DH stem, FSA Orbit Extreme head set, Sun Mammoth rims, Shimano LX front hub, Machine Tech rear hub, SHimano Deore rear derailer, Sram 8.0 shifter, sram pc-51 chain, Shimano XT cogset, Salsa Flip off skwers, Profile cranks and BB, odessy pedals, Race Face 44t DH ring, MRP ultra speed 2 chain guide with black spire outer plate
Date Reviewed: March 2, 2000
Strengths: Nice and big, for my big but not nice ass.
Weaknesses: too damned big
Bottom Line:
I'm huge @ 280lbs. and six foot three and ride nearly every day. this seat is pretty good, I don't think it's comfortable at all, in fact it feels like a frigging rock but it gets the job done well, many positions offered but the long rails did just recently act as a fulcrom and brake my XY post...
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Similar Products Used: none yet.
Bike Setup: C'Dale F3000 XTR, Race Face XY post
Date Reviewed: January 29, 2000
Strengths: Very comftable. Good controll
Weaknesses: I have brocken one where the rails bent and I hurt my self quite badly.
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: Tioga
Bike Setup: Downhill
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Vivlamore reporting from the first day of Hawks practice.
Just a quick report as I didn't get to see much of practice Tuesday. The sessions that were open to the media involved only some running, stretching and free-throw shooting.
Here is coach Larry Drew's assessment of the first day, including an injury report.
Zaza Pachulia (leg) and Devin Harris (knee) participated in practice but were limited in contract drills. Harris stayed long after practice and continued shooting jump shots. Drew also said DeShawn Stevenson was ailing but he fully participated in the workout. Pachulia injured his leg before going to Georgia to play for his national team. Drew said the injury was not related to the foot issue that caused him to miss playoff games last season. Harris got an injection in his knee several days ago, according to Drew, and the soreness from the shot is beginning to subside.
Drew said Pachulia and Harris moved well in practice.
"Me personally, I thought this was a very good morning," Drew said. "A lot of guys came into camp in shape. The energy was really good. My focus for this morning was to set the tone for who we are going to be on the defensive end. … Looking at our squad, we are a very capable scoring team. We have to establish ourselves on the defensive end. That is going to be our mindset through this training camp."
Drew said the team ran a number of defensive drills Tuesday. The team will have another non-contact (closed) practice this evening with a concentration on shooting and a small introduction of the new offense.
- Chris Vivlamore
* Assorted quotes from media day
* Video: My report from media day
* Josh Smith calls himself a "Mid-range Shawty"
* Isma'il Muhammad added to training camp roster
* Five questions headed into training camp
* Next phase of the Ferry Project about to get underway
* Drew on rotation at point guard, center
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October 2nd, 2012
1:41 pm
October 2nd, 2012
1:46 pm
Hate to see guys ailing before the season has even started! Hopefully Zaza can be 100% when the season gets going.
October 2nd, 2012
1:54 pm
Harris needs as much time in practice as possible to get more familiar. Zaza, not so much. Let the young guys bang around; Z knows what to do.
October 2nd, 2012
2:06 pm
"The Truth, IMO, this is a transition year. There is no need to get too emotionally engaged in this specific roster as it won't likely stand the test of time. My guess, only 4-5 players from the '12-13 roster will be around for '13-14. I wouldn't run out and purchase a Korver or Harris Hawks jersey." – AJ
My sentiments as well; but nonetheless, this current team presents a refreshing change and a different set of dramas than the Hawks team of the past. This new team is now a certified underdog. Mainly the expectation of moving pass the 2nd playoff round will likely be replaced with a "new expectation" of just making it to the big dance.
With so many expiring and non-guaranteed contracts, Danny has the luxury of "cherry-picking" the best of the roster and discarding the rest without any external or internal pressure. Unlike last season, must of this roster and the coach will be literally fighting for a new-contract, that in itself should bring out their best. And with the undeniable upgrade in players' talent, new GM and staff, there maybe actually be more intrigue to watch this team than the teams of the past.
We Shall See
October 2nd, 2012
2:17 pm
"Too much speculation about what has happened with this team, how players have played, what they did or didn't do in the past. Bloggers who cried for years about making a change (any change) have gotten their wish. They now need to move on; it's a brand new day. Leave your dirty laundry in the closet, check your "altered-egos" at the door and bury the hatchet. With this "new" assortment of players, it's difficult to gauge (certainly at this point) how these players will play in the new construction."
Well said truth however it is very hard for some folks to come up with original thoughts so they repeat the same things over and over again. Sugests lack of intelligence or an obsessive-compulsive disorder. I would like to see some of them moving on but if the bar they want is reached then they change the bar as they are not go
Ing to be happy if their egos are not stroked in is peculiar way.
October 2nd, 2012
2:17 pm
"Ferry I noticed that Chris Paul & Dwight Howard are not on the roster, what happened?"
Better ask "The Basketball Expert" what happened w/ Chris Paul.
October 2nd, 2012
2:21 pm
Uh oh, LD is implementing a new offense. I can't wait to see what Astro Joe will coined/call LD's new offense….
October 2nd, 2012
2:21 pm
Anticipation is building, wonder how long the enthusiasm can last into the regular season as the grind starts. I hope the parts fit. The parts collected by df are more impressive than any other before them. I can only pray ld is up tot he task as this is what an adleman or karl would thrive on. We will see as this falls squarely on ld. I also think he could surprise, or at least my pollyanna side is leaning that way.
Nice work there CV, hit the road running and continuing on that pace.
October 2nd, 2012
2:35 pm
What's a "contract" drill?
October 2nd, 2012
2:38 pm
The Truth
October 2nd, 2012
2:06 pm
"With so many expiring and non-guaranteed contracts, Danny has the luxury of "cherry-picking" the best of the roster and discarding the rest without any external or internal pressure."
This is why I'm really looking forward to the 2013-2014 Atlanta Hawks. Barring a trade, we have a good chance of re-signing whoever fits, and letting the others walk. Definitely gonna support this year's squad just as much though.
October 2nd, 2012
2:39 pm
JSS, that's where you do the "weave", except you toss a wadded up $C note back and forth.
October 2nd, 2012
2:40 pm
Melvin, is it a new offense or is he teaching the slew of new players his "5 man attack" scheme? That's how I read it… he needs to teach Lou, Devin, Korver, Morrow, etc. how to operate within his offense. But then again, maybe he is incorporating some Princeton concepts after his visit with the head coach in Israel, and everyone (Josh, Al, Teague, Zaza) will need to learn the new components.
The Truth, sometimes, when every man is fighting for "self-preservation", the team suffers. And LD, is also one who may very well be in self-preservation mode.
October 2nd, 2012
3:03 pm
Hawks are toast. I don't see anyone on the roster worth me buying a ticket. Josh Smith is your best player….yall are in trouble. Even he wanted out last year. I see 30 wins max.
October 2nd, 2012
3:06 pm
Melvin, you're right, CV called it a "new offense". I'm actually going to assume that LD will employ tactics that allow the 17 guards to attack the rim and reduces the dependency on mid-range shots. So nothing witty or pithy from me. Not to mention, that I am willing to give LD the benefit of the doubt in his last season (again, it is a transition year, no need for intense emotional investment). Good 'ole LD…
Little Defense
Long Distance
Lousy Design
Loose Discipline
Lame Duck
October 2nd, 2012
3:10 pm
Nice opinion, i can tell you don't know much about basketball, so next time keep that bs to yourself.
October 2nd, 2012
3:16 pm
@random….If you think that this is a playoff roster you don't know anything about basketball. If you are trying to be a 3rd tier NBA team then this roster is perfect but if you honestly think that this team can compete for a championship you are in complete denial.
October 2nd, 2012
3:22 pm
"The Truth, sometimes, when every man is fighting for "self-preservation", the team suffers. And LD, is also one who may very well be in self-preservation mode." – AJ
Yes, sometimes (from a half-empty perspective) this could happen. Unfortunately though, if it did happen this way, the players and/or coach would be victimized by the "bad" results which they created and likely suffer the consequences from the team failures.
Another way to look at this; when the team wins, the individual players have a better chance of meeting the personal goals whether its with the Hawks or another team.
October 2nd, 2012
3:26 pm
Why do coaches and players always downplay injuries in camp. There is no advantage to it. In-season okay, but camp?
October 2nd, 2012
3:28 pm
The Truth, no doubt… players from winning teams generally stick around longer than guys who tend to lose most of the time. I'd be thrilled if the players on their last year demonstrate that understanding in the coming season.
October 2nd, 2012
3:28 pm
Guys, we need to remember something about the make up of this team. In Washington and at UCONN, Rip Hamilton was a poor defender at best. In Denver, Chauncey was an average defender who didn't fully commit on that end, as well as in college. However, when they played with a shot blocking machine behind them (Ben), and a good post defender (Rasheed) all of a sudden they became defensive stoppers. We know what Josh brings defensively. If Al can slightly improve at being a POSITION defender (meaning always being in the right position similar to Collins), the Hawks can be as formidable at the 4-5 defensively as the Pistons were. And this is why I'm hoping James or Anderson have a stellar camp and surprising preseason. Because the difference is Tayshaun Prince type of defense in the wing position. If either of those players can provide 75% of that defense, this will be a good team. And I say that because offensively, this team is already far beyond what the Pistons had.
Also, people speaking about 2 guards posting up, come down from that blood pressure spike. There are only a handful of 2 guards who can and do effectively post up other guards. In fact, it was the former Jerry Stackhouse who even taught Wade how to post up effectively. So this will definitely not be a great concern.
October 2nd, 2012
3:30 pm
Ra'mon, so you are completely ignoring Larry Brown's role in the Pistons' defensive success?
October 2nd, 2012
3:32 pm
If Josh is dead serious about being 'mid-range shawty', this is his 20 point 10 rebound/ All-Star year.
I'm predicting Joe doesn't get selected this time after playing in Brooklyn's new offense. Not hating on Joe, I just think it'll affect his game in a negative way.
October 2nd, 2012
3:40 pm
AJ, one thing to remember though, majority of the new players have all played on playoff teams. Harris, Williams, Korver, and Stevenson have each had good experience on winning teams in winning organizations. That's nine players who know how to win (including the 5 returning Hawks). Now Morrow, James, Tolliver, Jenkins, and Scott will have to be the ones to buy in for the team success in my opinion. I remember Stevenson always getting under the skin of Lebron. But have never heard of him being a bad teammate, even in 'Showdown at High Noon Washington'. I feel with Morrow having a history with Josh and Williams, it will be easy for him to buy in. However, I see Tolliver and wonder is this Antoine Walker Beta 2.0?
October 2nd, 2012
3:42 pm
AJ, it is always said it was Woody who orchestrated that defense, not Larry Brown. That defensive effort definitely didn't follow Brown in New York, Charlotte, or back when he was in San Antonio (who played bad defense but had David Robinson to erase mistakes).
October 2nd, 2012
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I won't be surprised to see Deshawn Stevenson starting at the 3. He's not the greatest option, but I don't see any other Hawks players else beating him out in a league where the top small forwards (Lebron, Melo, Durant, Pierce, etc.) are a nightmare for anyone else on the team to guard. If so, I'm sure he'll be asked to lock them down, and hit the occasional open 3.
He's gonna be to the Hawks what Keith Bogans was to the Chicago Bulls a few years back.
That being said, Ferry will be looking to replace him the moment an above average SF is placed on another team's trade block.


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This industry now uses its enormous financial resources to help shape the postgraduate and continuing medical education of physicians in ways that serve its marketing purposes. Physicians and medical educational institutions aid and abet this influence by accepting, sometimes even soliciting, financial help and other favors from the industry, thus relinquishing what should be their professional responsibility for self-education. A medical profession that is being educated by an industry that sells the drugs physicians prescribe and other tools physicians use is abdicating its ethical commitment to serve as the independent fiduciary for its patients.
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In the past, I have spoken at meetings on industry-ACCME collaboration, where I delivered the same message about the dangers of pharmaceutical industry influence that I described in the JAMA article. I met with considerable resistance from the representatives of the industry, however, who seemed to dominate the meetings. Those few representatives of the medical profession who were present seemed to be resigned to the situation, saying that without pharmaceutical money CME would have to be drastically curtailed. I don't agree, of course, and have said so in two articles I have published in JAMA ("Separating Continuing Medical Education From Pharmaceutical Marketing," April 18, 2001; "Defending Professional Independence," May 14, 2003).
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As the professional values of our profession continue to erode, and as commercialism in medicine continues to expand its influence, I think it is imperative that the leadership of the profession take a stronger stand. I have expanded on this theme in my recent little book (A Second Opinion. Rescuing America's Health Care. Public Affairs, NY, 2007).
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Please give some thought to possible nominees for the ACHA Hall Of Fame. Up to now most of the nominees have been the original builders and players from the early years, most from National Championship teams. But there have been many players in recent years who have been great players, with high point totals as forwards or great defensemen and goalies who contributed mightily to their teams. I am looking for players like this who can be considered for the Hall. We are going to ask for nominees from you in the fall and if you can make a good case for these folks then we can consider them. The toughest part will be getting stats on them, I know, but if you can then please do. Check with your commissioners or league officials to see what they have. Don't forget the goalies and coaches as well. There have been a lot of very good teams that never qualified for nationals with players that can be considered. These folks should also have done more than just score points, they need to be contributors to the well being of the team, school and community and must be out of the ACHA at the present time to be considered.
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U.S. Smartphone Market: Blackberry leads, Google gains
Analysis by comScore indicates that the Blackberry from RIM is clearly number one in U.S. smartphone sales.
Of the 45.4 million U.S. smartphone owners, according to comScore research, 42.1% have a Blackberry. Apple's iPhone is at second place with 25.4%, followed by Microsoft devices at 15.1%. Google's Android phones lag behind with 9.0% and Palm devices are at 5.4% of the market.
In comparing the three-month periods of December 2009 through February 2010 and September through November 2009, comScore noticed a 21% increase in smartphone ownership. Blackberry maker Research in Motion Ltd. (RIM) saw an increase of 1.3% over these periods as their share of this strong showing, while Apple iPhones stagnated and Microsoft and Palm actually dropped. The largest jump came from smartphone newcomer Google, which increased by 5.2% over the two periods. Assessment by the market researchers in their press release: "Google's Android platform continues to see rapid gains in market share as more Android-compatible devices are introduced to the market."
Issue 168/2014
Tag Cloud
Fedora Developer Announces New Partition Manager
New tool will look like GParted but support a wider range of storage technologies.
Mozilla Releases a New Firefox
New public key pinning feature will help prevent man-in-the-middle attacks.
Tool Predicts Which Websites Will be Compromised
Carnegie Mellon researchers say 3 million pages could fall down the phishing hole in the next year.
SSH Key Management Guidelines
The US government rolls new best-practice rules for protecting SSH.
Knoppix 7.4 Released
Klaus Knopper announces the latest version of his iconic Live Linux system.
PHP Attack Puts WordPress and Drupal at Risk
All websites that use these popular CMS tools could be vulnerable to denial of service attacks if users don't install the updates.
Heartbleed Bleeds On
According to a report, many potential victims of the Heartbleed attack have patched their systems, but few have cleaned up the crime scene to protect themselves from the effects of a previous intrusion.
Drone Brain Goes Open Source
DARPA and NICTA release the code for the ultra-secure microkernel system used in aerial drones.
Password Management Services Vulnerable to Attack
Should you trust an online service to store your online passwords?
New Raspberry Pi Adds Two USB Ports
New B+ board lets you build cool things without the complication of a powered USB hub.


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If a 19th-century serial killer/detective story based on the genre writing of Edgar Allen Poe feels like a weird match for a director whose previous credits include "Ninja Assassin" and work on virtually every Wachowski Brothers film, then director James McTeigue would probably suggest you take a pass on "The Raven." Likely imagined as a mix between Depp's "From Hell" and the Downey Jr "Sherlock Holmes" films, McTeigue's John Cusak vehicle manages to impersonate neither of those films well enough to pass muster.
I love me some John Cusack as much as the next guy but ya, this looks terrible. Thankfully it still says "COMING SOON", so we won't have to sit through it for a good long while.
"Coming soon" from the dude who brought you V For Vendetta, this weird Edgar Allen Poe movie starring John Cusack that no one seems to be able to make sense of. It's like Sherlock Holmes, only if he were actually Edgar Allen Poe, but not old and sad, more like young and emo. And he's tracking down a serial killer. Make sense yet? (click to enhance...)
You know what? It's Friday. I'm just going to go ahead and set your day on edge by making you watch this clip from "Predator: The Musical". You can thank me later.
Well it's about time. Lance Henriksen is writing an autobiography titled "Not Bad For a Hum". It's going to be published by comic scribe Steve Niles over at his Bloody Pulp Books imprint too. Finally, somebody besides Lance and myself think Lance is awesome enough to warrant an autobiography! For full details, be sure to visit the official site for Not Bad For a Human
Speaking of Steve Niles, this guy's on fire! According to a recent post at his website, the writer has announced he will be penning a comic version of "Nevermore", the one man stage play based on the life of Edgar Allen Poe that stars Jeffery Combs! Combs will be involved in the comic as well, so this will be one to watch. Well, one to watch if you're a Poe/Comic nerd like me.
This year's Saturn Awards nominee's are in and there's a fair share of genre flicks getting the nod this year. Among them are "Let Me In" and "Shutter Island" landing nominations for Best Horror Film, "Splice" for Best Science Fiction and "Twilight Eclipse" for Best Fantasy Film! Oh wait... should have read that list all the way through. At any rate, there are plenty of good horror films being nominated, so check out the full list at the Saturn Awards Site!
Since we're talking awards and I'm known around these parts as our official "P.R. Bear", I'd be remiss if I didn't take this moment in the spotlight for a reminder! The Bloody Good Horror Podcast has been nominated for a Rondo Award in the Best Horror Audio category! You should head over to the Rondo Awards site and cast your ballot for your favorite Podcast that's hosted by five guys named Eric, Mark, Jon, Joe and Casey! Not that I'm telling you who to vote for or anything...
We all think our jobs suck. The next time the man has you down though, be happy you're not this Durango Police officer who had a postal worker spit feces at him. Yes, 'spit feces'. From his mouth.
February 25th 1922 - Henri Landru, the notorious French serial killer known as "Bluebeard", guillotined for murdering ten women, and one boy. His motive was purely financial; by placing classified ads Landru lured selected women into his clutches, married them, and disposed of their bodies without a trace. While denying guilt to the end, a drawing given to his attorney had written on the reverse, "I did it. I burned their bodies in my kitchen oven".
How the hell is there already a trailer for "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides"? Did it just get announced a couple weeks ago? maybe I'm wrong. But anyway this one looks very promising my friends! There's 0 Orlando Bloom's and countless zombies. Johnny Depp's dreamy pools of seduction he calls eyes and... zombies. I smell a winner here.
Here's another shot of John Cusack as Edgar Allan Poe in the upcoming film "The Raven". John looks legit but what is wrong with that freakin bird? It's got devil eyes! I don't trust that bird, it wants to snatch my soul and take it back to it's bird house and feed it to it's little devil bird chicks. We should move on.
With season 5 of "Dexter" in the books it's now time for Julia Stiles to look back and reflect on her season long run with everyone's favorite serial killer. For those of you who haven't watched the final episode yet don't worry, she doesn't spoil what happens.
If there is one thing you can say about porn stars it's that they are versatile. Case in point, one Miss Tori Black who plays a hooker down on her luck that gets more than she bargained for with a special client in the new straight to DVD flick "Half Moon". You see she's versatile because she... well she doesn't have to... well I can't imagine you see anything going into her... I don't know folks, if it aint broke don't fix it.
An inmate in California is demanding special meals in order to comply with his belief in the holiday of Festivus. This is awesome. I wonder if I can start asking for this on flights and demand that I get to wrestle the pilot.
You know how annoying it is when you're going through the drive-thru at a fast food joint and the guy working the speaker is being a real prick? Well here's a guy in Illinois who got fed up and tossed a dead squirrel through the window. Well played my friend.
Hey here's something awesome to kick off your Tuesday. It's three pricks who are taking your childhood memories and taking a big old crap on them. Some might also call it a video with the three guys that MTV has cast in their new "Teen Wolf" series. I like my description better though.
Mike White, who is apparently a director, has been chosen to make the moving pictures for the big screen adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies". Now before you go thinking this might be something to get worried about let me remind you that Mr. White wrote "Nacho Libre". So that's something, right?
Is this true? Pang Ho-Cheung's "Dream Home" is the first Japanese slasher flick? How the hell is that possible? What have they been doing for all these years? Dressing up like giant hamsters and having sex with each other? Oh wait, that's probably it so don't laugh. Don't laugh!
And here's your first look at John Cusack as Edgar Allan Poe in "The Raven". Spoiler alert, it looks like John Cusack with a goatee and one leg. Alright the one leg thing is a lie but I figured the goatee wasn't really much so I spiced it up a bit. I'm sorry I hurt you like that.
Well if you're going to get arrested for a DUI then you might as well go the distance and piss on the police cruiser while you're at it. Anything else is really just half-assing it.
What's worse than getting a tattoo of your girlfriends name and then breaking up with her? Having her try to cut the tattoo of your neck rather than letting you live the rest of your life with it. That's a fact.
Not content to rest on his laurels, Tom Six has already begun filming "Human Centipede: Full Sequence". Per Six, they plan to finish filming by December and have the film in the Sundance Film Festival by January.
Neil Marshall is going to take you out to eat for his next film "Underground" as he explores the world of cannibalism and exclusive supper clubs. With Marshall's track record, I'll just go ahead and assume this flick will be alright.
John Cusack's going to play a troubled writer! Glad to see he's trying something new, right? This time around, it's not just any old troubled writer; Cusack's been cast as Edgar Allen Poe in an upcoming biopic. Don't worry film makers, we can just forget about genre veteran Jefferey Coombs who's been playing Poe on stage for the last two years to critical accolades.
James Cameron thinks that movies like "Piranha 3D" cheapen the 3D medium he worked so hard to breath new life into. I'd like to remind Mr. Cameron that he's the reason every damn movie coming out lately is trying to shoehorn 3D into it's tag lines. That, and I guess he forgot directing the original 3D "Piranha" film?
Paris Hilton was busted for coke possession in Las Vegas this past weekend. I guess all the Lindsday Lohan rehab news was stealing her thunder.
1859 - At the University of Göttingen, PhD candidate Albert Niemann isolates the alkaloid C17H21NO4 from leaves of the plant Erythroxylum coca. Niemann names his white, powdery discovery "cocaine" and observes firsthand its peculiarly strong anesthetic effect: "it benumbs the nerves of the tongue, depriving it of feeling and taste."
Maryland based Edgar Allen Poe fans have reason to rejoice as the LA based stage play "Nevermore" starring Jeffery Combs as the man himself is heading to Baltimore on January 23rd and 24th. Here's hoping we get more locations out of this little road trip!
"Hatchet" director Adam Green has a new movie in the works and now .
Continuing in the faux-documentary craze sweeping theaters lately, film maker Bing Bailey .
Marvel comics love their Stephen King adaptations lately, so its no surprise to hear that . Lucky for us, their adaptations have been pretty stellar so far.
British police are on the hunt for a pervert. Video footage shows
Workers called out to install an emergency fence around a town fountain
On this day in history:
1972 - An earthquake destroys the city of Managua, Nicaragua, leaving 6,000 dead.
Workers called out to install an emergency fence around a town fountain
On this day in history:
1972 - An earthquake destroys the city of Managua, Nicaragua, leaving 6,000 dead.
1972 - An earthquake destroys the city of Managua, Nicaragua, leaving 6,000 dead.
Being one of the only horror writers still taught in classrooms, Edgar Allan Poe is the gateway for many people into the horror genre. I remember the first time I heard "The Tell-Tale Heart" in my 5th grade classroom, I was immediately sucked into the world of creepy dead things, ordering everything related to murder and ghosts in the scholastic magazines sent home and asking my mother if I could rent Vincent Price movies at the local video store.
This week we discuss alchemy, camera technology, a first time guest host joins the show, and we review "As Above, So Below".


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Bella Costa
- Address:
147 Cochituate Road
Framingham, MA 01701Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
ItalianPrice: $30 and under
Bella Costa
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.bellacosta.net/
- Phone: 5086261728x
- Hours of Operation:
Monday: 11:00am – 9:00pm, Tuesday - Saturday: 11:00am – 10:00pm, Sunday: 2:30pm - 9:00pm; Brunch: Sunday: 10:00am – 2:30pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Italian
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine, Wine Bar
- Catering: Catering Available - Speak to Paul or Bob at 508-626-1728 for more information!
- Private Party Facilities: Bella Costa offers a warm, casual, and elegant dining experience. With a private function room, we would love to host your private events-from meetings, birthday parties, engagement parties, wedding receptions and more! We do not charge any room fees (room fees can exceed $100 at most restaurants).
- Private Party Contact: Paul or Bob 8772682490
- Entertainment: Live Piano every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings!
- Special Events: Catering and Private Dining options available - Speak to Paul or Bob at 508-626-1728 for more information!
A word from Bella Costa
Bella costa Ristorante has been a family operated business since 1986, warm personal service creates a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. The owner/chef and his staff serve you great food prepared with only the finest ingredients, top quality meats and seafood that is delivered fresh daily. We offer to cater any event at the location of your choice or in the perfect setting, our function room. whether you have a wedding reception, business party, baby shower, you can create your own menu from our generous menu offerings and we will attend to your every need we will make sure to make your celebration the one to remember. As a result of our quality food great prices and unsurpassed hospitality, we have received great reviews from local newspapers and the boston globe. Bella Costa has been voted "Best of the Best" for Framingham Best Italian Restaurant and #1 Dinning Excellence for 6 years running.Continued
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Bella Costa reviews from OpenTable diners
21 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4Service3.9
- Ambiance3.5Noise LevelModerate
neighborhood gem (11)good for groups (7)special occasion (6)romantic (3)fit for foodies (3)great for brunch (2)great for lunch (2)vibrant bar scene (2)kid-friendly (2)notable wine list (2)late-night find (1)hot spot (1)Show More
- OpenTable Diner Since 2005Dined on 9/27/2014Great local Italian restaurant with reasonably priced consistently delicious food.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not Authentic ItalianMarcoNVIPDined on 9/25/2014My second try and just not for me. Veal Saltimbocca was just a big glop of melted american mozzarella. Service was very good.
- A great place for a nice dinnerMatyelonDined on 9/25/2014Bella Costa takes me back to Tuscany, the food is excellent and very authentic. The restaurant is ver cute and the service was great. It makes for a very enjoyable evenin with friends. We have been here a number of times and always enjoy it.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Better this time...skipinmaVIPDined on 9/20/2014We went one night in the winter and it was slammed and while the food was great the restaurant was overwhelmed. On this night things were a lil slower but the food was still amazing and the service perfect. We started with caesar salads, arancini, Mussels in white sauce and then we split the Scallops Florentine. All of it was very good and Bob our waiter was pretty on point.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Going away party for a collegueOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/15/2014Food was very good but service and the overall dining experience ...not so good. We had a reservation for 6 and had to ask for the table to be moved; no table cloth or placemats; wrong meals were served to guests and not corrected when pointed out; ordered a bottle of wine that was bad, so did not accept (awkward) but chose another wine that was good. Interior felt old and dated. The parking lot was dirty not welcoming, so entry to the restaurant was an immediate turn off, if not for the fact that that we had a reservation for a group and were meeting people there, I wouldn't have gone any further. I felt bad since this was a going away party for a colleague and I organized it.
- Too greasyTunaDined on 9/14/2014My family and I wanted to try a new place for Sunday brunch. From the reviews, we decided on Bella Costa. It wasn't bad, but it was wasn't good. The place is almost nice (dirty old rug, our waiter had body odor, dark and dingy). The staff was nice, but nothing special even after we told them it was our first time at Bella Costa. The food wasn't horrible, but it was soo greasy. Even my daughters, who love bacon, wouldn't eat it all. You could tell the bacon and hash browns were pre-cooked and sitting in the oil they release during cooking. The food was also very salty and all tasted the same. That means they cook everything on the same grill and don't clean it after cooking a particular type of food. For the price, I would go somewhere else.
- GOOD FOOD, FRIENDLY ATMOSPHEREOPSLDined on 8/7/2014WE RECEIVED EXCELLENT SERVICE AND WERE GREETED BY THE OWNER WHEN WE ARRIVED AND THANKED US FOR OUR BUSINESS WHEN WE LEFT.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- luvfoodDined on 7/29/2014The bread served as an entrée for the meal was delicious. The overall atmosphere was a bit rambunctious, with the television, radio and surrounding conversations all occurring at once. The food was very good, but please take note that there is a small plate option for a reason. Excellent Italian food, good service, parking is difficult but manageable.Special Features:
- Best Italian in Metro westRobinGDined on 7/26/2014Great Italian food, homey feel and great service. Brunch and lunch are just as good!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Solid choiceFoodsnobDined on 7/2/2014We found this place on the net. We checked it out in person before our reserved time. It is a quiet and homey spot with live piano music. The food was good but not stellar. The service was very good, efficient and friendly. The decor needs a facelift. Overall though it was a wonderful evening in a local gem, filled with locals who love the whole experience. That's why it's been around for 28 years.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Boston scrod not goodCvjvVIPDined on 6/27/2014Salads looked great, but our scrod tasted like it had been cooked in Italian dressing and it have a mushy top. This made for an oily tasting dish. Cooked vegetables and mashed potato's were fine. I ordered a diet coke and no one returned to see if I needed a refill, so I drank more water; which really is a better choice.Special Features:
- I'd go back.sfallcDined on 6/25/2014Dined with family to celebrate my daughters 17th birthday. Everyone enjoyed the food selected. Fairly prices and good sized quantities.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lovely evening with a friendTeeeVIPDined on 6/18/2014Met a friend and enjoyed a lovely dinner. We were never rushed to order or leave. Our server took care of our needs but was not very helpful regarding the menu. We both ordered the seared scallops and fresh beets. Great choice. Varied menu. A classy place.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- GREAT FIND!OpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 6/6/2014Booked a last minute on Open Table and WOW what a pleasant surprise! The food was AMAZING and lots of it! Music was a great addition to the relaxed atmosphere. Was visiting from FL and would definitely visit there again!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 121 reviews are from the Bella Costa reviews archive.
- Special occasiondeliaDined on 6/1/2014Great place to hold a large group for special occasion. Had a party of 14, would have liked 2 waiters assigned but only had 1. He seemed a bit overwhelm with a large party (forgot to put out bread, slow on drinks) but extremely friendly and did everything I asked, but I had to remind him a few times. Food was delicious and plentiful. Allowed us to bring our own cake in and they cut it for us and served it. We were in a separate room with another large group. We didn't have to worry that we were disturbing other dinners around us. After dessert they cleaned up around us but I did not feel rushed to leave. The let us be, allowing us to linger and talk some more.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Bella CostastoughtonsteveDined on 5/17/2014This was our second time here. The fact that we came back says it all! We will return again. Everything was great!Special Features:
- DisappointingJaneyDined on 5/17/2014We had high hopes for Bella Costa but it was disappointing. The dining room was grungy and dated. The table was sticky and there was a mildew smell to the place. The service was poor (they forgot our salads entirely) and while the portions were huge, the entrees were very, very average with little flavor. We won't be going back.Special Features:
- Table for 15 happyGraduateDined on 5/17/2014Thanks for taking care of my family in Saturday. The table ready for 15 was much appreciated and everyone enjoyed their meals!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Definitely going back!BeauportDined on 5/11/2014We had a Mother's Day brunch buffet- party of 5 seated promptly and politely, on time despite the crowd. Food was delicious, everyone was happy with the choices. All of the wait staff pitched in - beverages, refills brought promptly and attentively. Enjoyed the food, ambiance and service even more than expected- definitely will be going back soon.Special Features:
- Mother's Day BrunchgrantroVIPDined on 5/11/2014We came here for Mother's Day brunch. The place was crazy and very disorganized. The staff was spread way too thin. It took forever to get coffee/juice. The selection was small and nothing special. Been here before and the food is usually very good I think it was just too much for them to handle.Special Features:
- Great Italian gemDickDined on 5/11/2014We tried Bella Costa for the first time on Mothers Day. We had reservations for noon, and glad we did, as this place was packed the entire time we were there. The noise level was probably due to the steady stream of families, most of whom were lined up for the brunch buffet. We chose to order off the regular menu and were very happy with our choices and waiter. We will return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 5/11/2014My family and I went for Mother's Day brunch. Overall it was a great experience. Our server, Nick, was very friendly and attentive. The food was very good, and the cook at the omelet station was fabulous. Will definitely go again!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- disappointmentOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 5/10/2014I had requested to make acknowledgement of the special occasion which was not done....I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent food and serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 4/26/2014Arrived a bit early for a 7:00 reservation and was seated right away. Food was delicious and the service was very good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Noisy and Fair ServiceDoughboyVIPDined on 4/25/2014Had dinner there with my wife and grandson Friday evening. The restaurant was very crowded and noisy. While the piano and drum player add ambiance, the restaurant is almost too small for something like this. A little nice background music would be better. The overall service was average, but I think our waiter was new. We had an Open Table reservation and had to wait for about 15 minutes from the time our reservation was for.Special Features:
- Pretty good...DannyVIPDined on 4/19/2014Last minute decision to go there with two others. It is most definitely cramped with the amount of tables they have for that space. It was somewhat inconvenient that we actually had to get out of our seats to push in when people wanted to leave since we were pressed up against one another. Actually somewhat dangerous thinking if there was an emergency they have people blocking egress, but anyways the food was good as well. Service was decent enough and they had nice piano music playing while everyone talked. Friendly environment and it was overall a pretty good evening.Special Features:
- Tired and overratedOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 3/29/2014The location is disappointing; interior is tired; homemade pasta was excellent, but recipies are outdated and scampi sauce was suffocating my seafood dish. Our waiter was arrogant and not tending to our service. He tried to put cheese on my seafood dish and acted like I was crazy to stop him. This was not my idea of a fun night out.
- Good suburb placePoppDined on 3/8/2014Really fun atmosphere. Enjoyed the piano guy playing in the background. I really wish restaurants would pay more attention to getting diners their correct meals without shouting "who had the...?" When I waited tables, we took orders in order and therefore knew exactly which patron had which meal. When did this annoying habit make its way into restaurants? Why aren't more people annoyed? Even food runners can be trained to serve in order. It was a shame because our server was very friendly and added to the ambiance of the place.Special Features:
- great brunch placejplocalDined on 3/2/2014haven't tried the dinner menu, but makes a mean Sunday brunch. The omelet bar is brilliant -- unlimited omelets, made right there from ingredients that you pick. They are light and fresh. Great side dishes. The fruit cup was practically a fruit basin -- really nice selection of good fresh fruit. Excellent place to take the family.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food was great. Our partyOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 3/1/2014Food was great. Our party of six really enjoyed the live piano music in the background. Our waitress was attentive and accommodating.;. It was a nice evening for us all !Special Features:
- Little hole in the wall withOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 3/1/2014Little hole in the wall with good food and excellent serviceSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- I was worried about beingOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 2/22/2014I was worried about being seated on time based on past reviews however, I was pleasantly surprised and we were seated soon after we arrived. The only issue is there is no room to stand at the entrance and the wait staff keeps coming through so I was glad to be seated promptly. We had a great table in the back which made for an enjoyable evening. The food was excellent and we had plenty of leftovers.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Couldn't be any louder/crowdedAllyncDined on 2/22/2014We recommended Bella Costa to friends to celebrate her birthday. Thank goodness at least her meal was delicious. Our table was in the side room. The number of tables in there couldn't have been allowed under code. The noise was incredible. My order came out wrong twice and was just okay. We wouldn't go back or recommend it. p.s. - They served us a large slice of Tiramasu because I mentioned a birthday in the Open Table reservation. That was very nice and delicious.Special Features:
- Great restaurantmealsout2Dined on 2/22/2014We have been many times to this restaurant and have never been disappointed with the food or with the service; menu is extensive and they also offer great specials. Service is always attentive.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- We were blown away with theJTarantoDined on 2/16/2014We were blown away with the portions. Reasonably priced, a true gem. Food was delicious, waitstaff excellent!Special Features:
- Wasted NightSmath2Dined on 2/14/2014Valentine's turned out to be a wasted night as we showed up to the door to others waiting with 45 minute delays for their reservations. After waiting 15 minutes and not having anyone at the restaurant greet us after standing up at the front desk my wife and I left. Thus, the front of the house service was horrible. The food could have been good but we did not get a chance to taste it.
- Place was out of controlFridaydinerDined on 2/14/2014We arrived for our 7:30 reservation to find a line out the door. People with 7:00 reservations had not even been able to get inside to give their names. Everyone was pushing for position and no one was dealing with the customers. People couldn't even get in to pick up takeout orders. After waiting 15 minutes and not even getting inside and standing with people who has been there for an hour and were still outside as well we gave up and left. If you are going to take that many reservations you should have things set up to handle it. Not sure if I will give them another try. They really messed up our valentines day
- Bad reservation experienceLarryBostonDined on 2/14/2014When arriving for our 7:15 reservation, the front of the restaurant was packed with about 20 others, all of whom had reservations for about the same time as we did. Something had obviously gone wrong either earlier in the kitchen, or in the reservation process, and many patrons were very upset about the experience. We went elsewhere, so no food review. But the front of house staff was doing nothing to defuse the situation or to explain what was going on. This is not a bad place, and we'll be back - just maybe not via OpenTable. Also, parking is tough here, you may need to go to the bank next door to pack (assuming it is after business hours).I would recommend this to a friend.
- Vday ReservationsVdayResDined on 2/14/2014I'm sure many others have written similar reviews so I'll keep it brief. The first notable item was the fact that we made 7:00 reservations and were waiting in a line for 1/2 hour with many other 7:00 reservation groups that were spilling out the door into the cold winter snow and ice. I'm not sure if there was a technical glitch as I've never had this problem before at this establishment. Other than that, once we were seated, we were waited on promptly, the food and wine were superb and the experience was excellent, as expected. Despite the reservation hiccup I still highly recommend Bella Costa to anyone.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Valentine's Day TreatMrsSmithDined on 2/14/2014My fiance and I made reservations to Bella Costa for Valentine's Day at 6:45. It was our first time there. It seemed as though they accepted far too many reservations, as there was a significant wait (actually a line at the door to check in). We waited just 15-20 minutes... so not a big deal for us, but we did notice that the crowd at the table continued to overflow into the dining room. Though we chose this particular restaurant in part because they hire a pianist for the dining room, we were lucky to be seated in the back room because of all the patrons waiting at the hostess station. We were expecting to wait for service and food as it was such a busy night, and we did. Food was great and worth the wait, enough for lunch the next day.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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3636 South Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Tel: 310-398-2794 / 800-266-7080 x70480
Los Angeles, CA 90034
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Living at Santa Monica / Alliance Residential Company
Beautiful furnished apartments with or without maid service for weekly or monthly rates. Oakwood offers a unique total solution to manage your temporary housing apartments. Perfectly situated in Marina Del Rey, next to restaurants, theaters, and public transportation. Pool, gym, Sauna and media room included.
Archstone Santa Monica Apartments: With a rooftop heated pool and Jacuzzi, laundry facility, free wireless internet access and underground parking, this is Santa Monica living at its best! Fully furnished apartments available. Check their website for more property information, and be sure to ask for any current SMC student specials.
Santa Monica College • 1900 Pico Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90405 USA • (310) 434-4000
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