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What to do for the 'One More Disney Day'?
Written by Robert Niles
We're one month away from Disney's "One More Disney Day" Leap Day promotion - 24 hours of Disneyland and Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Feb. 29.Tweet
I'm torn on how effective a promotion this will be for Disney. It's just one day, after all, and on a "school" day at that, when relatively few families of Disney fans will be able to get away for a trip down to Disney World or Disneyland for the event. So I suspect that the attendance will be almost entirely locals - people with annual or seasonal passes, generating no additional admission income for Disney. Some might book hotel rooms for a night or two around the event, but I don't see this "Disney Day" generating any more in-park revenue for the company that a typical summer day would. Sure, it's nice to convert a Wednesday in February to a high-attendance day, but whatever additional income that brings in will be nothing more than a rounding error in Disney's budget.
So what is the value of this stunt? Publicity. The 6am-6am operation at Disney's two top theme parks will attract TV and newspaper reporters, as well as writers from every Disney-fan and theme park website. And all those stories will be drawing the public's attention three months before the start of summer vacation, when many families are considering their summer plans. So it's not the extra money that Disney makes on Feb. 29 that's driving this promotion. It's the extra money that Disney can make from the publicity around Feb. 29.
Hey, we'll play along. But how? That's what I want to talk about today. What should be our coverage angle for Feb. 29?
Here's my idea, and it's deceptively ambitious: Use the 24-hour window to try to visit every attraction at Disneyland. Keep in mind that there are 40 rides and shows at Disneyland, not counting the parade, Fantasmic! or fireworks. (Or Matterhorn, which will be down for refurbishment on Feb. 29.) That's just 36 minutes per attraction. And on a day when many at Disney are expecting to hit park capacity.
Disney's published calendar for Feb. 29 for both Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom lists no special entertainment for that day in either park - just the evening parade at Disneyland and the afternoon parade and Wishes at the MK, same as the day before and after. The calendars also note, ominously for this effort, that "select attractions, entertainment and services will be available" on that day. I'm taking that to mean that everything in the park won't be open for the full 24 hours.
So is a clean sweep of the park even possible? Is it worth trying? Is there a better idea for experiencing the 29th? Does anyone want to volunteer to cover the Magic Kingdom, since I'll be in Anaheim? Does anyone in Southern California want to join in for part of the day?
Have at it, in the comments.
Readers' Opinions
From 126.96.36.199 on January 30, 2012 at 11:24 AM
I'd love to volunteer for Florida!
From Dominick D on January 30, 2012 at 11:25 AM
Whoops, sorry. I wasn't logged in. So I'd love to cover Florida!
From Victoria Jurkowski on January 30, 2012 at 11:34 AM
I was already planning on hitting every attraction in Disneyland that day. And even if I can't, it's going to be super cool just being in the park in the wee hours of the morning. Hitting every ride will be a challenge though. I don't know whether Disney has already planned out which rides will be open when, but even if they have the man power to run everything, with such a long and crowded day rides will inevitably be breaking down left and right and who knows how long it will take to get them up and running again. The best planned day could fail because one ride was broken at the wrong time.
From Robert Niles on January 30, 2012 at 11:41 AM
It's one thing to devise a plan to visit all the top attractions in the park, but it's something else entirely to come up with one that includes *every* attraction in the park. Given that's impossible at Disneyland in a typical day, I've never bothered to try. So I'm putting some thought into a strategy for these parks for the 29th.
As has been mentioned, we don't know which rides will be closed when during the day, complicating things. But a 6am start is essential, and I'm thinking that one should start on the non-Fastpass rides in Fantasyland, such as Pan in Disneyland. Thoughts?
From 188.8.131.52 on January 30, 2012 at 11:53 AM
I am willing to hit up all of the Disney Parks in one day (starting in Japan and working my way west), if Disney will cover my expenses.
From Erica Spencer on January 30, 2012 at 3:11 PM
My husband and I had the same idea, but we'll be here at WDW. We're already planning our strategy - I don't think it will be as bad as Disneyland, since so many of our attractions are closed right now due to Fantasyland expansion. I've never pulled and all-nighter, not even in college, so it's going to be an interesting experience, to say the least. We're staying on property, so we don't have to drive after being awake for 24 hours! LOL!
From N B on January 30, 2012 at 3:39 PM
Robert, I would love to hear about the marathon and how many rides you were able to get on. I posted a rather similar and ambitious idea a few days ago for USF. Every ride and show in both parks by 4 PM (with Expess, of course).
From 188.8.131.52 on January 30, 2012 at 7:03 PM
Have some fun. Time for a blog update and a tweet for every ride and the time you do it.
And during it, you are going to need some serious food. If we get to eat around the world at Food and Wine, you can eat around the world.
Finally, it's leap day. Celebrate it with the Theme Park Insider Jump Rope Party on your Tom Sawyer's Island at noon (but not the boat though that could be a great story for the next edition of your book). Why should Disney have all the fun. It's TPI time for fun also.
From TH Creative on January 30, 2012 at 7:11 PM
I am VERY close friends with Mickey -- who is already actively compiling intelligence regarding the event.
To say the least, this is gonna be a MONSTER day for yours truly. Our troupe will be on hand at the park's opening. While I will attempt to hit every attraction my primary objective will be to compile the definitive collection of Jungle Cruise photos.
After the three o'clock parade, I will bounce out of the park and make my way over to the West End at Downtown Disney. I have tickets to see Flogging Molly blow the doors off the House of Blues.
After getting my celtic-blam-blam on I will swallow a gallon of coffee and a half-dozen Red Bulls and rocket back to the Kingdom. After midnight I intend to marathon the Jungle Cruise.
After the park closes at 6 AM on March 31st I will head home.
From Robert Niles on January 30, 2012 at 7:17 PM
"We were somewhere around Schweitzer Falls, on the edge of the Jungle, when the drugs began to take hold..." - From Fear and Loathing in the Magic Kingdom by TH Creative. Published March 1, 2012.
From 184.108.40.206 on January 30, 2012 at 8:47 PM
Magic Kingdom is much easier with Dumbo closed as that could shave anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour from your day.
If your there promptly at 6am and focused on the rides that could hold you up: Speedway & Haunted Mansion due to lack of Fast Pass and accordingly Fast Passed Peter Pan Jungle Cruise and the Mountains, did the shows Country Bear, Presidents, Phillarmagic, CoP, Stich & MILF after lunch when its busiest you shouldn't be concerned about being there after hours.
As on the proper off season days Magic Kingdom sweep is attainable without the 24 hour timeline.
From Anon Mouse on January 30, 2012 at 9:33 PM
It will be a Desperate Disney Day. I went to the 24 hour Captain EO premiere over 20 years ago. It wasn't fun. Even though I should enjoy it while in my twenties, I didn't have the energy to enjoy it. Sleeping is what you're going to do. Being slightly drowsy is almost like sleep walking in the park. I couldn't wait to leave when the sun was coming up.
I felt the same when on Grad Night. My school class was emptying out at around 1 am, but we had to wait until morning before the bus was given permission to leave the parking lot. What a joke.
Best to get a hotel room, preferably at the Disneyland Hotel so you can crash.
From 18.104.22.168 on January 31, 2012 at 3:28 AM
"'Schweitzer Falls?!'" Niles you poor bastard! Wait until he sees the friggin' hippos."
From TH Creative on January 31, 2012 at 3:29 AM
"'Schweitzer Falls?!'" Niles you poor bastard! Wait until he sees the friggin' hippos."
From Zena Sharpe on January 31, 2012 at 5:40 AM
I'd love to be there but will unfortunatley be in freezing cold UK :-( The excitement of 24 hrs Disney overload! I would be there from 6am and would really try to stay till 6am the next morning.
Fell out with husband this morning because I was dreaming of Disney, then he woke me up! Not happy with him!
From Victoria Jurkowski on January 31, 2012 at 3:17 PM
I would actually start with the rides most likely to break down, AKA Tomorrowland [whenever I'm there, something in Tomorrowland is almost always broken]. I would save Fantasyland for 3 AM when all the children are sleeping. Also, I just might have to bring along my diabetic friend with her guest assistance card so I can cheat the lines... ;]
From Andy Bullard on January 31, 2012 at 7:10 PM
My wife and I plan to get to Magic Kingdom before 6 am for rope drop. We then plan on riding every ride in Magic Kingdom that is also in Disneyland (and open and as many others as we can). After that, we plan to head to the Rose & Crown in EPCOT for a pint. Then off to the Orlando Airport around 4 for a flight to LAX at 645. We will arrive in LAX at 930 or so, hoping to be in Disneyland by 11. The plan there is to ride every ride in Disneyland that we rode in the Magic Kingdom that moring (and hopefully others). Stay in Disneyland until they kick us out, sleep for 15 hours and eat dinner on March 1 at Napa Rose. About the best 48 hours we can come up with.
From Manny Barron on January 31, 2012 at 11:45 PM
^^ Wow that is just simply amazing.
From Tracy Bates on February 3, 2012 at 7:21 AM
My wife wants to go to Florida for this. I don't know if we're going to try to do every attraction, though. That would be a lot to cover.
Personally, I'd rather go to the parks that won't be open 24 hours since they will probably be much less crowded than usual. Seems like the last few times we've been, we always end up in the magic kingdom, which is great, but I'd like to see EPCOT and animal kingdom, too.
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Title | Are More Intensive Early Intervention Programs More Effective? A Literature Review
Author | Innocenti, M.S., & White, K.R.
Source | Exceptionality, 4(1), 31-50.
Year Published | 1993
Examined the intensity hypothesis, which states that more intensive early interventions have better outcomes for children with disabilities. Three sources of evidence are analyzed: (1) previous reviews of early intervention research; (2) a meta-analysis that included data from 155 children, providing information on intensity and outcomes; and (3) previously reported experimental studies that compared the effects of different levels of program intensity. Based on these combined sources, there was little evidence indicating that more intensive programs lead to better outcomes for children with disabilities. Some limited support exists indicating that more intensive programs may be beneficial for disadvantaged children. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved)
Prior research on early intervention has concluded that more intense intervention programs produce better outcomes for children than less intensive programs. However, according to the authors, the evidence presented by these previous reviewers is not persuasive because it has been based only on indirect evidence about the "intensity hypothesis." and none of the studies directly compared programs of different intensities. In addition, the majority of these past reviewers recommended conducting more research using intensity as an early intervention efficacy variable. Consequently, in order to gain additional information about the validity of the intensity hypothesis, the authors conducted a meta-analysis that included all reports on early intervention research that used intensity as an independent variable. They analyzed the results by comparing levels of intensity based on whether the interventions were home-visit, center-based, or home visit vs. center-based.
Research Questions
Are more intensive early intervention programs more effective?
Research Design
- Number of Studies Included | 20
- Number of Subjects | N/A
- Years Spanned| 1969-1991
Research Subjects
Children receiving early intervention services either in a home-based or a center-based setting.
Age/Grade of Subjects
From 0 to 62 months
Specified Disability
Disabled and disadvantaged children
- Home- visit intervention
- Center-based intervention
- Home-visit vs. center-based intervention
Duration of Intervention
- The seven studies on home visit interventions compared intensities on a ratio of approximately 2:1 and the number of hours per week of intervention in the more intensive group ranged from .5 to 3.0
- The number of hours per week of intervention in the center-based intervention programs ranged from 7.0 to 40.0
- The number of hours per week in the home-visit versus center-based programs intensity comparisons ranged from 5.0 to 40.6
- The results from the studies that examined home visit intervention, suggest that the proposal that more is better needs to be examined.
- Just two studies collected data on family functioning, although it has been suggested an area in which home-visit intervention may have a strong impact.
- There is no convincing evidence that children in more intensive center-based programs benefit more than those in less intensive programs.
- The strongest studies in the center-based category, did not find benefits related to more intensity.
- Since the studies in the home- visit vs. center-based category varied in intervention activities, training of intervention providers, the accessibility of interaction with other children, and the philosophical approach; it was less clear if the group differences observed could be attributed to the differences in hours per week of intervention or to other factors.
- The results of the 13 studies conducted with children with disabilities do not support the intensity hypothesis.
- Some little evidence suggests that disadvantaged children may be more readily influenced by the intensity of intervention than disabled children.
Combined Effects Size
Studies conducted with children with disabilities:
- The effect sizes for home based interventions ranged from -.02 to .09
- The effect sizes for center-based interventions ranged from -.11 to 1.41
- The effect sizes for home-visit versus center based-based interventions ranged from -.52 to .38
Studies conducted with economically disadvantaged children:
- The effect sizes for the two studies of home based interventions were .22 and .57
- The effect sizes for the one study on center-based intervention was .80
- The effect sizes for home-visit versus center-based intervention ranged from -.14 to 1.57
Even though there is a lot of support in the literature about the hypothesis that more intensive programs are better, there is not sufficient evidence to support this claim. Future research will be most useful if it addresses the following issues:
- In addition to measuring IQ, researchers should consider measuring other developmental outcomes in relation to program goals, as well as other areas such as adaptive functioning, social skills, and academic survival skills.
- Parent and family functioning are variables that should be further investigated. There is a need to examine interactions between family variables and types of intervention.
- Since intensity may represent a variety of intervention differences, the construct of intensity should be better defined to avoid confusion by other program variables.
- There is a need of more comparative studies of high methodological quality to better understand the impact of different levels of intensity.
- The effects of more intensive early intervention programs could not be evident until the child enters school, for that reason; there is a need of longitudinal studies than can provide longitudinal data as regards to efficacy.
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The dramatic Convento de Cristo is one of Portugal's most important historical buildings – serving, unusually, as both military nerve-centre and religious foundation. It was built by Gualdim Pais, a knight who had served under Afonso Henriques in battles against the Moors in Portugal. In 1157 he was appointed Grand Master of the Order of the Knights Templar, and moved their base from Soure in central Portugal, south to strategically important land overlooking the Rio Nabão at what became Tomar. When the powerful Templar order was later suppressed – it was seen as a challenge both to European rulers and the Papacy – it was simply re-established in Portugal in 1319 as the Order of Christ, with the castle at Tomar again its headquarters. The Order was later at the centre of Portugal's emerging maritime empire, and under Prince Henry the Navigator – an illustrious Grand Master indeed – the castle also became both lavish palace and monastic centre.
It's an enormous complex, and though you could whip around the main highlights in an hour, a longer tour could easily take two or three hours. You're given a comprehensive English-language guide and floorplan on entry, and there's a café inside with terrace seating.
Charola, nave and portal
The first structure to be built by Gualdim Pais within the new walls was also the castle's defining structure, the Charola, a round temple modelled on the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. It's an outstanding piece of architecture, sixteen-sided on the outside, octagonal on the inside, and must have made a deeply powerful and symbolic impression on the Order's medieval knights – many of whom, like Gualdim Pais himself, had travelled to the Holy Land. Under Dom Manuel I – Grand Master of the Order of Christ as well as king – the chapel was superbly decorated with the polychromatic statues and rich paintings you see today. Prince Henry had earlier added a nave to the round temple, greatly expanding the size of the church; Manuel rebuilt this in the flamboyant style that became synonymous with his name, in particular commissioning master architect João de Castilho to add a superb decorative portal that links the Charola to the Manueline church.
The cloisters
There are no fewer than eight cloisters in the Convento do Cristo, most added during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries as the complex underwent massive expansion, in line with its increasing influence. Not only did Prince Henry build himself palatial quarters within the castle, he also expanded the monastic quarters, adding two lovely tiled cloisters, the Claustro do Cemitério and the Claustro da Lavagem, the latter used for domestic tasks like the washing of monks' robes. The main cloister received its first remodelling under Dom Manuel I and his court architect João de Castilho, but it was Manuel's successor, João III (1521–57), who transformed this central feature of what was by now a full working monastery. Work on the Claustro Príncipal began in 1557 and, under first the Spanish architect Diogo de Torralva and then the Italian Filippo Terzi, by 1591 the Convento do Cristo had a magnificent two-storey arcaded Renaissance cloister that's the equal of anything in the country.
Janela do Capítulo
If there's one place in the entire complex that reveals the wealth and care lavished on the buildings – and thus the high regard in which the Convento do Cristo was held for centuries – it's the Janela do Capítulo (Chapter House Window). Added to the west facade of the nave between 1510 and 1513, it was given the full Manueline treatment by sculptor Diogo de Arruda, who rolled out every maritime and imperial motif he could muster in one masterful decorative sweep around what is – let's not forget – a mere window (albeit a very large window into a very important church). There are twisted ropes, knots and swirls, coral and vegetation, and crosses and globes in glorious profusion. Access to see the window and the west facade is from the Claustro de Santa Bárbara, next to the Claustro Príncipal.
Manueline architecture
Manueline architecture
With the new-found wealth and confidence engendered by the "Discoveries" came a distinctly Portuguese version of Late Gothic architecture. Named after King Manuel I (1495–1521), the Manueline style is characterized by a rich and often fantastical use of ornamentation. Doors, windows and arcades are encrusted with elaborately carved stonework, in which the imagery of the sea is freely combined with both symbols of Christianity and of the newly discovered lands.
The style first appeared at the Igreja de Jesus (1494–98), in Setúbal. This relatively restrained building is the work of Diogo Boitac, who later supervised the initial construction of the great Jéronimos monastery at Belém a few kilometres downstream from Lisbon. Commissioned by the king, this is a far more exuberant structure with an elaborately carved south portal opening onto a nave where the vaulting ribs seem to sprout out of the thin, trunk-like columns like leaves from a palm tree. Belém was the point from which many of the Portuguese navigators set forth, and the new building was largely subsidized by the new, lucrative spice trade.
The Jéronimos monastery is the most unified expression of the new style, but Manuel I also commissioned lavish extensions to existing buildings, such as the Convento do Cristo at Tomar, which is arguably the most brilliant and original expression of Manueline decoration. The armillary sphere – a navigational instrument – became the personal emblem of King Manuel, and frequently appears in Manueline decoration. It can be seen at the great abbey at Batalha, whose Capelas Imperfeitas (Unfinished Chapels) are also smothered in ornamentation (including snails and artichokes) that seems to defy the material from which it's carved. Not all Manueline architecture was ecclesiastical: there were also palaces, like that of the Dukes of Bragança at Vila Viçosa, and castles, like the one at Évora Monte where the whole of the exterior is bound by a single stone rope. Most famous of all secular constructions is Lisbon's Torre de Belém, a fortress built on an island in the River Tejo which incorporates Moorish-style balconies, battlements in the form of shields, and even a carving of a rhinoceros.
Manueline architecture did not continue much beyond the fourth decade of the sixteenth century. Indeed, so meteoric was the rise and fall of Manueline art within the reign of Dom Manuel that, to some extent, it must have reflected his personal tastes. In the reign of Manuel's successor, King João III, a more austere religious atmosphere prevailed in which the decorative excesses of the Manueline style were replaced by the ordered sobriety of Italian classicism.


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Electoral dysfunction: NAU students get bombarded with election propoganda
By Justin Regan
An epidemic is spreading through the collegiate community: more and more students are coming down with the symptoms for something called electoral dysfunction. It comes in many forms: Facebook memes, dramatic TV ads or booths bribing students with free candy.
For a majority of students, the 2012 election was the first presidential election in which they were able to vote. The task of voting for the first time can seem as exciting as it is challenging, bringing in a whole new element to adult life.
"You've never really had to think about what stances you need for stuff because I've never voted before," says Malory Donahue, a sophomore visual communications major. "And now you have to balance your emotional aspects with things you want for the country."
Along with thinking critically, students must find ways to do research on the candidates and propositions for the election.
"I usually talk to my parents about my stuff because they're the ones who have to deal with this stuff now," Donahue says. "News stations are so biased and they focus on the most ridiculous things I just feel stupid watching it."
This concept of media bias leads to a great deal of frustration for students when trying to find accurate information on the candidates.
"They say, 'Oh, let's learn about this guy's family,' or 'What did this guy do as a kid?'" says Travis Davis, a sophomore secondary education major. "I don't care about that. I want to know what he is going to do."
With busy school schedules, it may be difficult for students to find time to do extensive background research on the elections, but according to Shayna Stevens, a sophomore secondary education major and Board Director for ASA, it is worth the extra time if you understand the importance of it.
"There's not a starting or ending point; it's a constant stream of education," Stevens says. "If you make it a priority, you can find time. Don't watch TV that night, don't go out that weekend. There are so many opportunities you can use to educate yourself."
For some though, social media has become the primary source of information for the election, buried under a wave of memes on killing Big Bird, invisible people in chairs and opinionated bar graphs.
"If the presidential election is a joke," says Davis. "Then Facebook is the punch line."
Emma Kzrnarich, a freshman political science-communication major and ASA intern was looking for Facebook pages on Proposition 204 when she found one that claimed to support the proposition, but was actually feeding false information.
"[Facebook pages] have such an influence now," Kzrnarich says. "People are so far beyond knowing what's actually even going on with our government, with our propositions [and] with the candidates."
With a lack of time for research, students are more at the mercy of media sources that do not paint the full picture, such as hardly mentioning third party candidates who also run for president.
"As a college student, I'm all over the place," Kzrnarich says. "They make such a big deal out of Mitt Romney and Barack Obama; I'm hearing about those, but I'm not hearing about the third parties."
When it comes to third parties, students also share the common conception that a vote for them would only take a vote away from someone who can actually win.
"Even if the independent does have the better [candidate], the reason I would end up voting for the Republican or Democrat is that I know one of those is getting chosen even if it's just the best of a bad situation just which one even by slightly deserves it more," Davis says.
As the election season winds down and life returns to the so-called normal, students are coming out of the season with a new perspective on how the system works (or doesn't). While some might feel powerless under the wave of media bias, social media gags and super pacs, they ultimately have the final say with their vote. Stevens feels it is about time people started realizing that.
"If enough people decide to do anything, there's a change that can happen," Stevens says. "It always starts with that one person that believes they can change the world that actually does."


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Early voting ends Saturday, Nov. 3, for the fall election.
Early voting sites in West Volusia County are:
.Historic Courthouse, 125 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand.
.Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave.
DeBary Hall to host rummage sale Nov. 3
The Friends of DeBary Hall will have a rummage sale from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, in the stable of DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd.
Sale items include clothing, household items, small furniture, bicycles and toys. Proceeds will benefit DeBary Hall.
Tours of the 1871 hunting lodge and Imagidome Theater will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission prices are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $2 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for children 2 and younger.
For more information, call (386) 668-3840 or visit www.debaryhall.com.
The Duvall Home hosts fundraiser
The Duvall Home's annual fall fundraiser, known as the $10,000 draw down, will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Spring Garden Ranch, De Leon Springs.
There are several new features for this year: A poker run featuring a stop at the Duvall Home's main campus, the Hemby Brothers Band will be rockin' the stage as the event culminates with VIP motorcycle parking, a classic car show, the traditional games of bingo and poker, a 50/50, food and drinks and the $10,000 draw down.
Tickets are available now and can be purchased in person at the Duvall Home or online at www.duvallhome.org. VIP and drawn down tickets must be purchased in advance and are $125 and $100 and include entry into the $10,000 Drawn down, food and two beverages.
Poker run and general admission tickets are $25 per person in advance or $30 at the event. All tickets include food at the event.
Proceeds from the event enable the Duvall Home to continue to fulfill its mission of providing the highest quality of care and greatest level of independence for 140 adults with developmental disabilities.
Florida Hospital Fish Memorial's Physicians' Memorial Golf Classic
Florida Hospital Fish Memorial invites all golfers to the 2012 Physicians' Memorial Golf Classic on Monday, Nov. 5, at Oceanside Country Club in Ormond Beach.
The country club 75 N. Halifax Drive was built in 1907 and enjoys a rich history. The course was a favorite of John D. Rockefeller, President Warren G. Harding, Henry Flagler and Will Rogers.
The private club is also host to the Women's South Atlantic Amateur Championship, or as it is better known, the SALLY. Recently, the course was renovated by Bobby Weed, whose website notes that the Oceanside's "stiff ocean breeze, firm fairways and close-cut surrounds, offer shot makers an engaging, links-like test in a more temperate climate."
Since its inception, the Physicians' Memorial Golf Classic has netted $78,418.
To learn more, call(386) 917-5423 or visit www.PMGClassic.org.
Peripheral Artery Disease screening offered
Florida Hospital Volusia/Flagler is offering the community a free screening to help determine an individual's risk of Peripheral Artery Disease.
Screening dates are
.Nov. 4, at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial in Orange City
.Nov. 11, at Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center in Daytona Beach
.Nov. 13, at Florida Hospital DeLand
Register early, by calling (386) 231-2229 or visit www.FHVascular.org.
Deltona library offers computer classes in English and Spanish
The Deltona Regional Library will offer free computer classes for adults every Wednesday in November.
Upcoming programs include:
.Basic computers: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 7. This class is for people with little or no computer experience who would like to learn about the physical components of a computer and become acquainted with the mouse and keyboard.
.Basic Excel: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 14. Participants will learn about the basic controls and features of this Microsoft spreadsheet program. The class also will focus on creating and saving spreadsheets and manipulating text and formulas.
.Basic Internet in Spanish: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 21.
.Resume writing and job hunting in Spanish: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 28. Reservations are not required. For more information, call (386) 789-7207, Ext. 236.
LEC programs focus on nature
Enjoy the cool fall air during Lyonia Environmental Center's hikes and programs in November. Upcoming classes include:
.Tiny trekkers - gobble, gobble: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3. Read a book about turkeys, take a hike, and make a craft to take home. The fee is $3 per child. One adult per child will be admitted free. This program is recommended for children ages 2-5.
. Oak exploration hike: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7. Take a guided hike through Lyonia Preserve to look for the different oak species that can be found in scrub habitat. Learn how to tell the difference between the common species found in the preserve and those found elsewhere in Florida. This program is free.
. A "hole" lotta' lovin': 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Do birds always build nests out of twigs in trees? Join LEC staff on a guided hike in Lyonia Preserve to find out the answer. Learn all about animals that use holes in trees to build their nests and raise their young. This program is free.
Reservations are required and may be made by calling (386) 789-7207.
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October 07, 2008
The unemployment rate (6.1 percent) was unchanged in September, following a 0.4-percentage point rise in August. The number of unemployed persons was little changed at 9.5 million. Over the past 12 months, the number of unemployed persons has increased by 2.2 million and the unemployment rate has risen by 1.4 percentage points.
The unemployment rates for adult men (6.1 percent) and blacks (11.4 percent) rose in September. The jobless rates for teenagers (19.1 percent), whites (5.4 percent) and Hispanics (7.8 percent) were essentially unchanged.
The unemployment rate for adult women declined to 4.9 percent, partly offsetting an increase in August.
These data are from the Current Population Survey program and are seasonally adjusted. More information can be found in "The Employment Situation: September 2008," (PDF) (HTML) news release USDL 08-1367.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, The Editor's Desk, Unemployment and demographics in September 2008 on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2008/oct/wk1/art02.htm (visited September 19, 2014).
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very disappointed. the solar butterflies were/are not the same as ones i purchased last year. they are folded in half and do not open so you can't see them properly...and one broke while i just looked at it as it is on by hot glue? would like the ones from last year
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read above as i only bought the one pack
Look nice but have not put them out yet.
Wings DO NOT open as shown in catalog. They will break off if you try. The do look very good with wings close together pointed almost straight up. I bought 2 sets. One set lights only for 3 hours, but I can put in new rechargable batteries. Over all I am satisfied, but know in advance the things mentioned.
My wife and I love these lights. I read on some reviews that the wings are hard to lay flat that is because they are not made to lie flat, there are bundles of fiber optics that would be damaged if you did make them flat. Besides butterflies rest with their wings upright.
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Welcome to the webpage for Political Science. Political Science offers a diverse set of programs taught by an extraordinary and multi-talented faculty. We currently have 115 majors and 90 minors, and our courses cover the traditional areas of the discipline: American politics, political theory, comparative politics, and international relations.
The Department of Government, International Studies, and Languages offers the BA and BS degree in Political Science as well as a minor in Political Science. The department also houses the newly-created interdisciplinary International Studies Major. In conjunction with the Departments of Criminal Justice and Marketing and Business Law, Political Science now offers the Legal Studies Minor.
Choosing a major in Political Science or International Studies opens the door to a variety of careers, including public office, law, teaching, journalism, non-profit work, foreign service, policy analysis, international business, and lobbying, to name just a few.
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iOS: Using Messages
Learn how to use Messages.
Messages lets you exchange text messages with other SMS/MMS devices using your cellular connection, and with other iOS devices using iMessage.
iMessage is an Apple service that lets you send unlimited messages over an active Wi-Fi (or cellular data*) connection to other iOS devices using iOS 5 or later or Macs using OS X Mountain Lion or later. With iMessage you can see when other people are typing and let them know when you've read their messages. iMessages are displayed on all your iOS devices logged in to the same account, so you can start a conversation on one of your devices, and continue it on another device. For security, iMessages are encrypted before they're sent
Which Apple products support Messages using SMS and MMS?
To use Messages with SMS and MMS, you need an iPhone.
Which Apple products support Messages using iMessage?
To use Messages with iMessage, you need one of the following Apple products:
- iPhone
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You need a valid Apple ID to use iMessage on iPad, iPod touch, and Messages for Mac. You need a valid phone number or Apple ID to use iMessage on iPhone.
How do I enable SMS/MMS for use with Messages?
SMS and MMS messaging requires an appropriate plan from your carrier for use on iPhone. Contact your carrier for more information.
How do I enable iMessage for use with Messages?
You can enable iMessage in multiple ways, depending on your device:
iPhone: Turn Messages on in Settings > Messages. Messages will begin registration with your carrier-assigned cellular telephone number. Sign in with your Apple ID to also use your e-mail with Messages.
iPad and iPod touch: Navigate to Settings > Messages. Sign in with your Apple ID.
Follow these steps if you are experiencing difficulty activating your telephone number or Apple ID with iMessage.
What information do I need to message someone using SMS/MMS?
With your iPhone, the Messages app can send SMS/MMS to other iPhone devices and non-Apple devices that support SMS/MMS using a carrier-assigned telephone number.
What information do I need to message someone using iMessage?
To message someone using iMessage, you need to know the phone number or email address that your contact registered with iMessage on their device.
How do I send an SMS, MMS, or iMessage?
You can send an SMS or MMS—from your iPhone only—or an iMessage from your iOS device in multiple ways.
- Messages: Tap the New Message icon, in the top right corner, to create a new message. Choose the contact you wish to send to by entering their telephone number or tapping the plus symbol.
- Contacts: Tap the contact you wish to send a message to and scroll to the bottom. Tap Send Message.
- Contacts: Tap the chat bubble next to the telephone number or email you wish to iMessage. Emails with a chat bubble next to them are iMessage capable.
If you experience an issue with iMessage, SMS, or MMS messaging (either sending or receiving), follow these steps.
How do I know if I am sending an SMS, MMS, or iMessage?
The type of message you are sending is noted by the color of the send button and text bubble.
- A text message sent as SMS or MMS will show the word "Send" in green when typing and have a green text bubble.
- A text message sent as iMessage will show the word "Send" in blue when typing and have a blue text bubble.
Some carriers may automatically convert long SMS messages (ones that would require multiple SMS messages to send) into MMS format.
On iPhone, if iMessage is unavailable, the message may be sent as SMS or MMS, depending on the content. Carrier messaging rates may apply. You can adjust this behavior on your iPhone at Settings > Messages > Send As SMS.
Can I send a message to more than one person at a time?
Yes, you can send group messages.
How do I insert a photo or video into my message?
You can send a photo or video from your iOS device from these apps.
- Messages: Tap the camera icon next to the Text Message field of your current Messaging thread.
- Photos: Choose a photo and tap the Sharing icon in the bottom left hand corner. Choose the Messages app from the sharing window.
How do I forward a message?
You can forward a message by choosing More… after tapping and holding a message bubble in your current Messages conversation. Selected messages that will be forwarded show a checkmark to the left. Tap the forward button, in the bottom right corner, and enter the desired contact.
How do I delete a Message?
You can delete a message by choosing More… after tapping and holding a message bubble in your current Messages conversation. Selected messages that will be deleted show a checkmark to the left. Tap the trash, in the bottom left corner, and choose Delete Message.
How do I delete an entire Message conversation?
You can delete a Messages conversation by sliding from right to left when viewing your list of current conversations or by tapping Edit and choosing the delete button to the left of the conversation.
How do I block messages I do not wish to receive?
With iOS 7, you can block messages.
How do I report messages spam that I'm getting?
How can I use my iPhone telephone number with iMessage on my iPad, iPod touch, or Messages for Mac?
You can link your iPhone telephone number to your Apple ID for use on your iPad, iPod touch, or Messages for Mac by signing into iMessage with your Apple ID in Settings > Messages. Then sign in to the other device with the same Apple ID in these locations:
- iPad and iPod touch: sign in to iMessage in Settings > Messages.
- Messages for Mac: sign in to iMessage in Messages > Preferences > Accounts.
Linking your iPhone telephone number with iMessage is not available for the iPad (1st generation) and iPod touch (3rd generation).
Follow these steps for more information or if you are experiencing difficulties linking your iPhone telephone number to your Apple ID.
If an unknown device registers with your Apple ID and you did not initiate that registration, you can reset your Apple ID password to remove it. You will then need to enter this new password on all devices using iMessage or FaceTime.
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PISCATAWAY, N.J. (December 17, 2013) – The Rutgers volleyball team has added two student-athletes to its roster for the 2014 season, announced head coach C.J. Werneke. Setter Talia Holze (Wheaton, Ill.) and outside hitter Madison "Meme" Fletcher (Overland Park, Kan.) will attend Rutgers in the 2014-15 academic year.
"We are excited about adding both Talia and Meme, as they are both very experienced players that have played at the highest levels of their clubs for a number of years," said Werneke. "We are looking forward to adding their competitiveness and drive to our program. We are expecting them to make an immediate impact and to achieve great accomplishments in the future."
Holze Notes – High School: three-year varsity letterwinner … varsity team captain and team-leader in kills and aces in her senior season … led her team to the regional finals, where it finished as runner-ups … named captain and most improved player of the Warrenville South High School freshman team (2010) … three-time academic all-conference team selection … special mention for DuPage Valley Conference All-Area Team (2011) … Honorable Mention DuPage Valley Conference All-Area Team (2012) … DuPage Valley Conference All-Area Team (2013) … 2013 Wheaton Classic All-Tournament Team selection … 2013 Suburban Life Central All-Area girls volleyball team … Academic Excellence Award recipient each semester … J. Kyle Braid Nominee … athletic leadership council member … Club: competes for Sports Performance, one of the top club programs in the country … Personal: intends to major in psychology and education … has two siblings: Jenna and Valerie … daughter of Beverly and Larry Holze.
Werneke on Holze – "We are very excited to add Talia to our program, as she has the size and athleticism at the setter position that we will need moving forward into the Big Ten conference. She is a confident setter that is getting great training at Sports Performance, one of the best club programs in the country, especially for training and producing great setters. She will add to our depth at the setter position, as we expect her to contribute right way and add competition in that position as well."
Fletcher Notes – High School: four-year varsity starter at Blue Valley West High School … team captain … compiled 1088 kills in her career, including 373 in her senior season alone … team reached the KS 6A Substate Championships in 2010 and 2011 and finished fifth both times … named to the Kansas all-state tournament team in both 2010 and 2011 … earned Kansas 6A All-State Second Team accolades in both 2011 and 2012 … named to the Kansas Coaches Assoc. 6A All-State First Team in 2013 … Eastern Kansas League First Team in both 2012 and 2013 … finished as the EKL Conference kills leader in 2013… named to the Mo Kan All-Tournament Team in 2013 … 2013 Mo Kan All-Star Team … named to the Eastern Kansas League Second Team in 2011 … named to the AVCA Phenom List and the Under Armour High School All-American Watch List … nominated for Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year (2012) and the Evelyn Gates Award (KC Best Volleyball Athlete- 2013) … 2011 EKL Scholar Athlete (Spring/Fall) … Prepvolleyball.com honors include: 2010- Frosh 59, 2011- Soph 79 (High Honorable Mention), 2012- 2014 Top Recruits (Honorable Mention) and 2013- Senior Ace … Club: competed in six consecutive USA Volleyball National Championships and qualified in the open division during 14s, 15s, 16s and 17s with club team KC Power… 2011 season- finished fifth in the 15 open division at Nationals, third at the Show Me Tournament in the15 open division and fourth at the Colorado Crossroads Tournament in the 15 open division … 2012 season- finished fifth in the 16 open division at Nationals, second at the Northern Lights Tournament in the 16 open division and second at the MEQ in the 16 open division … 2013 season- won the SoCal Qualifier at Las Vegas in the 17 open division, finished second at the Northern Lights Tournament in the 17 open division and finished third at the Show Me Tournament in the 17 open division … Personal: intends to major in broadcast journalism … has two siblings: Lindsey and Jay … daughter of Jerold and Kelly Fletcher … father, Jerold, played outside linebacker for the Missouri Tigers football team from 1986-1991and also played in the Colorado "Fifth Down" game.
Werneke on Fletcher – "Meme is a very skilled outside hitter that is a true six-rotation player. Anytime a program can add a player that has the skill set to play all the way around, it's going to make a positive impact on that team. We are looking forward to having Meme make that impact; she plays with a passion and enthusiasm that really caught our attention. She is a tremendous back row player as she has great instincts and vision defensively. Meme also shows composure and confidence in her passing game. She is a well-rounded attacker who can hit with power, but has the ability to move the ball around and keep the defense off-balance."
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook (www.facebook.com/RutgersAthletics) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding Rutgers volleyball, follow the program on Twitter and Instagram (@RUvball). Fans can receive timely information, including special offers and giveaways throughout the year on both social media outlets along with www.ScarletKnights.com.


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Valentine's day is all about giving and receiving candy, flowers, balloons and cards.
However, a 3-year-old girl got the best Valentine's gift of all.
A brand new heart.
Trinity Lazo was born with a heart defect which her surgeon, Dr. David Morales, describes as life threatening.
"She had something called Cardiomyopathy and that's a disease of actually the heart muscle itself in which the muscle cannot contract," explained Dr. Morales.
Trinity's mother, Monica, says she took the little girl to several different doctors, none of which gave her much hope.
"They had actually had a conference with our family and sat down and basically stated that every moment we had with our daughter from that point on was considered borrowed time," said Monica.
In December, Trinity was brought to Cincinnati Children's Hospital, where Dr. Morales says her condition worsened.
"She became extremely sick and really needed to be on IV medicines in order to keep her heart functioning, to the point where she could survive," said Dr. Morales.
It took Trinity's doctor and a team of surgeons nine hours perform the surgery, which Monica says meant the difference between life and death for her 3-year-old.
"What is the greatest gift any family going through a tragedy can offer other families than offering them the chance to live, and that's what that donor family did for us," said Monica.
Trinity will remain at Cincinnati Children's for the next few weeks while taking a series of anti-rejection drugs during her recovery.
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Having healthy eyes is important for everyday life; they are needed to read and study, play sports, drive, and work [1]. There are a number of problems that can affect the health of the eye [2]. The most common conditions are:
Eye problems are associated with: getting older, smoking, injuries, exposure to ultra-violet (UV) light from the sun, and not eating enough healthy food [2]. Eye health problems can result in low vision (not being able to see properly). This can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses or eye surgery. Eye health problems can result in impaired eyesight and blindness.
Many Indigenous people do not have access to specialised eye health services, including optometrists and ophthalmologists (specialist eye doctors) [3]. As a result, Indigenous people are more likely than non-Indigenous people to suffer from poor eye health that is preventable. In the 2004-2005 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey (NATSIHS), eye and/or sight problems were reported by almost one-third of Indigenous people [4].
The 2008 National Indigenous Eye Health Survey (NIEHS) found that low vision was nearly three times more common for Indigenous adults than for other Australian adults [5]. Overall, 3% of Indigenous adults suffered vision loss caused by cataracts, but only 65% of Indigenous people who needed cataract surgery received it. Refractive error caused one-half of vision loss in both adults and children.
Diabetes, a major problem for Indigenous people, can cause eye disease and loss of vision. The 2008 NIEHS found that only one-in-five Indigenous people with diabetes had had an eye examination within the last year, and just over one-in-ten had sight problems [5].
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For Indigenous children, the 2008 NIEHS found they had better vision than other children in Australia, especially in remote areas [5]. There were similar findings in the Western Australian Aboriginal Child Health Survey (WAACHS) [6]. The 2008 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Survey (NATSISS) found that almost one-in-ten Indigenous children had an eye or sight problem [7]


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Bella Sera
- Address:
745 Corkery Lane
Williamstown, NJ 08094Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
ItalianPrice: $31 to $50
Bella Sera
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.bellaseraonline.com/
- Phone: 8566298000
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Dinner: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday, Saturday: 3:00pm - 10:30pm, Sunday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
- Payment Options: Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Italian
- Executive Chef: Marco Muzzupappa
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: BYO Liquor, Entertainment, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Takeout
- Entertainment: Live Music on weekends
A word from Bella Sera
Authentic Southern Italian cuisine comes to the suburbs of Philadelphia. Bella Sera serves traditional Italian recipes handed down from generation to generation in a casual yet elegant dining experience. Weekly specials are hand-picked and prepared by chef/owner Marco Muzzupappa. Large portions and unmatched hospitality will make your dining experience one to never forget. Please allow us the pleasure of hosting one of your private events, with seating up to 100-110 people, or just a great night out with friends and family. Buon Appetito!Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
- Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food
- Diners' Choice WinnerSpecial Occasion
- Diners' Choice WinnerItalian
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Bella Sera reviews from OpenTable diners
21 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.7Service4.6
- Ambiance4.2Noise LevelModerate
neighborhood gem (16)special occasion (13)good for groups (8)romantic (5)fit for foodies (4)kid-friendly (1)Show More
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/24/2014THE SERVICE WAS 1ST CLASS! IT WAS MY 20TH ANNIVERSARY AND WE WERE LOOKING FOR A QUIET PLACE WITH GREAT FOOD, THIS PLACE WAS PERFECT!!!Special Features:
- Very PleasedJasonDined on 9/20/2014This was our second time at Bella Sera, and we enjoyed our experience once again. The food was delicious - it is an Italian restaurant that does Italian dishes well. Our service was good. The night we were there it was very busy, so that slowed up the service a bit. But that was not a problem for us, as the servers were still very attentive. We will definitely go back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OverpricedPersnicketyFoodieDined on 9/13/2014Everything was good, but nothing was great or noteworthy. Not worth the money that they are charging for the food.Special Features:
- lawmanlawmanVIPDined on 8/20/2014We dine there often and Bella Sera never disappoints. Can't wait to go back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DinnerGood2estDined on 8/5/2014Food was very good and were not rushed at all. I would recommend themSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice but expensiveOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/2/2014the food was good but the prices seemed high. I go out to eat way too much and the prices seemed a $5 more on everything $15 for 5 ravioli is high. The food was okay nothing spectacular.Special Features:
- great spotmikeg88Dined on 7/30/2014bella sera is a fantastic restaurant. i am always impressed with the food. there's no need to go into philly for a great mealSpecial Features:
- Great food!FamilyDined on 7/19/2014This was the best meal I've had in a long time. The owner himself visited our table, giving the visit a very personal touch. There were four of us, and we all ordered the dinner specials (Filet Mignon in a wine reduction topped with crabmeat for me, Bronzino with a white wine sauce for everyone else). Excellent overall...I can't wait to go back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Food & Great EntertainmentTluvCDined on 6/28/2014We came to your restaurant to hear Greg Armstrong sing...the food is awesome and the atmosphere is very intimate...our service was excellent with Carlos and his lady assistant...we will definitely come again especially to listen to Greg...it was an awesome combination of great food and great entertainment...love the presentation of the food...it was fine dining...felt like we were at a supper club from the past. Bella Sera is par excellence!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- frankthebreadmanDined on 6/22/2014Marco...Owner and Chef was very amiable and we taked at length about his restaurant and his Italian backgroud. I will go back again, even though the prices were a little high.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A special restaurantFood4thoughtDined on 6/12/2014Great neighborhood restaurant with excellent Italian food, atmosphere and ambiance, service superb. Carlos is the best waiter!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fabulous Food & Atmospherenickpat83Dined on 6/6/2014My husband & I have dined at Bella Sera many times; from a romantic dinner, family gatherings for special occasions, to get-togethers with friends and co-workers. Chef/Owner Marco Muzzupappa is exceptional at both operating his establishment and creating mouthwatering dishes. The Staff, especially Carlos, is so welcoming and yet professional, making sure you have a Memorable Experience. Tonight I enjoyed the Veal Chop, stuffed with Prosciutto and Provolone, but have many other favorites. His Bruschetta is so fresh, the Calamari Fritti and Stuffed Long Hots are the best around. His Nightly Specials are Exceptional!! I feel you get what you pay for, Bella Sera is testament to that, from appetizer to dessert, everything is OUTSTANDING!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 119 reviews are from the Bella Sera reviews archive.
- Date NightcmgtDined on 5/31/2014We had a lovely time at Bella Sera. It was great listening to Greg Armstrong singing. We like to have dinner when we know he will be singing. The food was delicious. We started with stuffed long hots, then had an arugula salad. I had Gnocchi in a spinach cream sauce with crab meat. My husband had Filet Mignon in a wine sauce with crab. This came with sauteed spinach & mashed potatoes. For dessert I had a cappuccino and a piece of Limoncello cake and my husband had cheese cake with a raspberry sauce. Bella Sera is BYOB so I had brought a bottle of wine to enjoy with dinner. After dinner I was offered a glass of home made Limoncello, which was delicious! Everything was delicious! The bill came to $112.00 plus tip; but it was worth it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing.OpenTable Diner Since 2011VIPDined on 5/13/2014Everything was amazing. We enjoyed it so much on 05/13/2014 that we came back the next day. Everything is fresh and delicious. High quality. You have new customers. Don't be fooled by its location, this is fine Italian dining.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing food. Poor service.PhillyDinerDined on 5/11/2014The food was amazing. Wonderful choices, perfectly cooked. Highly recommend their food. The service was terrible. Our waitress rushed us out, taking away plates before people were finished. My water glass and iced tea were empty for half of the meal. I was made to feel rude for asking for anything. I feel like there was a language barrier that made me nervous as I have dietary restrictions. Good thing I called ahead and asked about a few dishes. For the prices they charge, I really expected better service.
- Superb!Love2eatDined on 5/11/2014My party was a bit late for our reservation on Mother's Day but they were so gracious to accommodate us.The service was great as also were the meal choices made by me family.I had Grilled Branzino which was fileted table side but in my estimation was overpriced @$ 35.This is a BYOB which adds even more appeal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- 123max84Dined on 5/10/2014We have passed it many times and never considered it because it was just another Italian restaurant at the end of a strip store. Then Siri recommended it on my son's Iphone when he asked for a good Italian restaurant in the area and we were astonished at how good the food was. We have gone back since and have not been disappointed. Try it BYOB. Full of locals on a weekend.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food and service, wouldOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 4/12/2014Great food and service, would like to see the place redone to fit the upscale food, loved the accordion player. I was surprised to see it in a strip mall.Special Features:
- Small town... big flavor!JulieDined on 4/11/2014Bella Sera is family owned and run. Food is fresh daily. Traditional, homemade family recipes are delicious. Wonderful!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- GREAT DINNER!!!!!MitchDined on 3/23/2014Wife and I have heard many good things about this restaurant and went on Sunday night. We never expected it to be this busy at 7:00 on a Sunday because most restaurants are not. I told my wife "if there this busy on a late Sunday nite theres no way this food could not be good". I was right everything we ate was fresh and seasoned perfectly. The server recited all features like he was making the food himself by explaining all details. Chef came to our table and also many others to insure we were happy. We had a great time and look forward to returningSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- We both ordered a salad, minePoorinWilliamstownDined on 3/21/2014We both ordered a salad, mine Caesar his House. I saw the price was high so I asked if the salads were big. He said no so I figured with an entree they give you a smaller portion. I ordered a special a seafood risotto and my husband ordered chicken parm. My salad was nothing special and the plate was very small. My husbands house was good but also small. The food came and it was delicious. We ordered 1 dessert and 1 tea. When the bill came they charged us $18 for salads, $53 for entrees and $11 for dessert. $82 before tax and tip. My head was ready to explode. I was so angry at myself for not asking more questions. This is a neighborhood restaurant. We won't be back. Simply can't afford over $100 for a regular dinner in a regular place.
- Great!MartiniMenginiDined on 3/14/2014Great neighborhood restaurant! Food is fantastic! Atmosphere is perfect for a dinner date. Being a byob you can enjoy your favorite cocktails without the expensive drink prices. We made our own Martini's to accompany our meals. Delicious! The owners do everything possible to make your dinner out as enjoyable as possible. Looking forward to another meal at Bella Sera!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very Good Food, Very GoodMoish10Dined on 3/1/2014Very Good Food, Very Good Service...No wait with our reservationsSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FABULOUSsaldeeDined on 2/8/2014We enjoy each and everytime we go to this little hidden gem. Everyone is so friendly and service is great!!!!!Special Features:
- Group Bday dinnerJB131Dined on 2/1/2014I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious everything was. I've been here for a rehearsal dinner and an engagement party and the food was good each time but their regular dinner menu exceeded my expectations. Can't wait to go back!Special Features:
- top notch service!!! A hidden 10!!!FrankRoddyDined on 2/1/2014I've been here 4 times and have always left smiling. This place is a pleasant surprise for an intimate Authentic Italian gem to be semi hidden on the outskirts of town. The food is amazing, in par with the best Philly has to offer. They have an abundance of specials that are expertly explained by the serving staff. Speaking of the serving staff, this is where Bella Sera shines. Friend, efficient, spot on attentive doesn't do enough, this place feels like family that hasn't seen you in a couple years. You feel completely at home. I can't say enough about this place. If your looking for a family feel with a culinary experience that leaves you wanting to come back 5 times a week don't miss this one!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Relaxing Dinner nite !CabopeepsDined on 1/25/2014Had a date out with old friends , chose Bella Sera . We opened the door to find a nice couple singing . We had some awesome calamari and long hot apps with our byob wine . Sat while catching up on old times , never rushed . The food came out , great choice's from all over the menu . Had a relaxing good time ...Thank 's ! ps.. desserts looked great ! but too full that nite .Special Features:
- Great food but....OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 1/11/2014The tables are way too small, the chairs are uncomfortable, and it was very hot in there. Also the waitress threw out my husband's dessert instead of wrapping it up. The waitress Mexican accent was very hard to understand and she didn't understand a request my husband asked. Overall the food was great, but there's a lot to improve on.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Dining ExperienceJennDined on 12/31/2013I went here for New Years Eve. The food and service was amazing!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Suprise in the woodspublicdefenderDined on 12/31/2013New to the area and reluctant to try a restaurant in a strip mall, but several reviews convinced me otherwise. Went with a friend of many years and both of us enjoyed, not only the ambiance and the food, but were impressed with the owners attentiveness. He provided some extra service which went a long way toward making this a memorable evening. Will definitely return and have already told another person about this great restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DeliciousBethDined on 12/28/2013The specials were delightful..fish was outstanding as well as veal chopSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The servers and food are excellent.MurphVIPDined on 12/7/2013The servers and food are excellent. We have never been disappointed.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- was mediocre my dish was salty/foodieDined on 12/7/2013was mediocre my dish was salty/ Went only because of other reviews! I guess people here like low grade Italian cooking!
- Bella Sera great eatsOpenTable Diner Since 2009VIPDined on 12/6/2013Was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was. Service was excellent, and the food came to the table hot & yummy. Your missing a great meal if you miss Bella Sera.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- So GoodEleanorDined on 11/17/2013Our dinners were so good I would have gone back the next day and ordered the same !!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FANTASTIC!!!! WHAT MORE CAN I SAY!!saldeeDined on 11/2/2013We want to say what a great experience we had at this restaurant. You are greeted with bright smiles and a feeling that you are coming into your family's home. This was our second time there in a week. We loved the food and the warmth of the owners and employees so much that we went back with our other friends to have them experience a wonderful time and they loved it as well. Domenic and his family our wonderful people and make you feel like your at home. Carlos the waiter what a wonderful personality and the efficiency of him and the other workers are exceptional. The live singing in the background as you eat and talk is just another plus to this great restaurant! This is definitely our new place to go. GREAT FOOD, WONDERFUL ATMOSPHERE!Special Features:
- Any Day of The Week!MissChristinzioDined on 10/19/2013Mondays are quiet and romantic, service and food delish. Saturday night is upbeat and the place to be! Mussels are excellent, Bronzino filet table side, and they do an excellent job. Desserts are presented to the table on a tray, and it is BYOB. Love love love it here, just moved here from the city and glad I did!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- neighborhood girlscathyDined on 10/15/2013wonderful little gem in our neighborhood with the most amazing specials every day of the week not just weekends! wonderful family and employees! always a personal touch and nothing is too much trouble for them!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Family night outFoodieDined on 10/12/2013My sister's and spouse's try to get together once a month for dinner and my husband previously dined at this restaurant with his cousin's, so I mentioned it and it was a great hit!!! We loved our waiter Carlos, what a funny guy. The food was unbelievable. I thought the portion amount was just right, it wasn't so over whelming like some other restaurants that you go to. I can't wait to go back and tell my friends about it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Unexpected Gem off the beaten pathfoodieplusDined on 10/12/2013What a nice surprise to come upon this restaurant in an area not known for "fine dining" our server was very pleasant and explained the specials.the complimentary bean dish with a rustic Tuscan bread was wonderful The apps were fabulous.a grilled octopus was so tender and seasoned perfectly. a warm mozzarella with grilled zucchini and chopped tomatoes was so good.we shared a gnocchi which was light and airy with a light tomato sauce that tasted so fresh it made me think I was in Italy.the black bass was so fresh and done with lemon, garlic fresh herbs and olive oil.they fileted tableside perfect.I would highly recommend this place. I have a good palate and this little place served Italian food the way you would get it in Italy. BYOB a plus.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Let the natural beauty of your honey shine through these crystal clear PETE Squeeze Bears. You can choose a label (sold separately, see pages 104-105) to finish your packaging. The flat oval panel makes labeling a breeze! Precision machined openings ensure the safety seals in our caps have adequate adhesion. See page 103 for Bulk Lids. Lid style may vary.
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Chicago Bulls NBA Hardwood Classics The Coach Junior Knit
Made of 45% Polyester, Knit Fleece, 5% Wool, Knit Fleece, 50% Acrylic, Knit
Keep warm in this NBA Hardwood Classics Junior Coach Knit Cap. Features include team color striping, team logo stitched at front, team name on crown, New Era® flag at wearer's left side and team color knit pom-pom at top.
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