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Diomande, 6-1, 185, had 41 receptions for 685 yards and six touchdowns as a senior in 2003 for head coach Chris Merritt. He helped Christopher Columbus High to the state playoffs and a 7-4 final record. The nephew of former Florida State All-American Andre Wadsworth was an All-Dade County selection last year.
"He really did not get on anybody's radar," said Columbus High School Chris Merritt in a recent interview with CUTigers.com.
"Andre sent out some tapes through his connections at Florida State," said Merritt. "The common thing among the coaches was they wish they would have know about him a month earlier."
Diomande ranked third in Dade County in receiving and broke all of the schools single season receiving records. The Florida standout also was 1st in Dade County in yards per catch.
Swinney, West Get Diomande in the Rough
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The latest inspections of restaurants and other food preparation sites in Northeast Cobb produced 13 A's and two B's.
Among the perfect scores are the high school cafeterias at Lassiter and Sprayberry, the catering kitchen at Noonday Baptist Church, the Subway inside on Chastain Meadows Parkway, and Taco Bell on Shallowford Road.
The only eateries falling short of A's were Wing City on Bells Ferry Road and Waffle House on Alabama Road.
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2680 Gordy Pkwy.
3605 Sandy Plains Rd., Suite 105 97-A 3/6
3205 Canton Rd., Suite 108 98-A 3/5
2601 Shallowford Rd. 100-A 3/8
Mountain View Elementary School3450 Sandy Plains Rd. 96-A 3/8 4121 Canton Rd. 100-A 3/8 Ronnie John's Beach Cafe1951 Canton Rd. 97-A 3/9
2525 Sandy Plains Rd. 100-A 3/7
2795 Chastain Meadows Pkwy. 100-A 3/9
Taco Bell #5623 2971 Shallowford Rd. 100-A 3/8 1750 Bells Ferry Rd., Suite E 82-A 3/7
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Laurel Shopping Center was a pioneer in local retail, and the men behind its development were visionaries who turned a then-radical idea into a successful enterprise that helped change the face of retail in the Baltimore/Washington area.
Brothers Melvin and Wolford Berman, and Arthur Robinson started their development company, Berman Enterprises, after Melvin Berman and Robinson had successful careers as dairy businessmen. There were few local shopping centers in the 1950s, and Laurel Shopping Center pre-dated almost all the others between Washington and Baltimore, including Wheaton Plaza and Prince George's Plaza.
Melvin Berman's son, Dennis Berman, who runs the company with his cousin, Gary Berman, shared some insight in a recent interview on how Berman Enterprises built and managed Laurel Shopping Center, which opened 57 years ago.
Berman recalled how his father and uncle would bring potential store owners to the site and explain their vision while gazing at empty fields. At that time, Laurel's retail was solely centered on Main Street.
They were obviously persuasive, as retail chains such as Giant Food, Woolworth's, Kresge's, White Coffee Pot, Singer Sewing Machines and People's Drug signed on. According to Berman, it was the only shopping center in the country with both a Woolworth's and a Kresge's (the company that eventually became Kmart). Initially, "neither wanted to come," said Berman, but the Berman brothers somehow convinced them.
To fill the other storefronts, the partners had firm ideas: mixing local businesses with larger retail chains.
"They were ahead of their time," said Berman. "They were out beating the bushes" for local mom-and-pop store owners, he said, filling the shopping center with Sherry's Jewelers, Mel-Ron Fabrics, Shirley's, Bart's Barber Shop, Liquor Fair, Stewart's Men's Shop, Lilli's Children's Shop and others. Two stores owned locally went on to become chains after their success at Laurel: Hi-Gear and Frank's Hardware.
With Gov. Theodore McKeldin cutting the ceremonial ribbon, the Laurel Shopping Center opened for business Nov. 14, 1956, with 30 stores in the original L-shaped center and parking for 5,000 cars. Construction of the center costs $2 million. The north side of the center was an open lot with only a Sinclair gas station on Route 1. Giant Food was the largest store and Fanny Farmer was the smallest.
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Living in Scaggsville gave the partners a front row seat to Laurel's boom in the 1950s. Convinced that Laurel offered the perfect location to take advantage of this, the partners found the site they wanted for a shopping center, which included the grounds of the old Laurel Sanitarium.
The proposal Berman Enterprises used to raise capital for the project described the sources of Laurel's booming population of shoppers, some of which were brand new: the Beltsville Research Center, the city of Greenbelt, Fort Meade, NSA, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab and, of course, the "excellent road network" between Washington and Baltimore. According to the proposal, all of these areas suffered from "limited shopping facilities" and Laurel "has for many years been a small town and suddenly finds itself in the throes of a booming metropolitan area. Naturally, the antiquated shopping facilities of Laurel have been totally inadequate for the population which now exists in this area and as a result most of the shopping has gone to Washington or Baltimore."
They encountered a problem with their proposed location for the shopping center because houses were under construction in the new Fairlawn neighborhood, and four unsold houses had already been completed on the property they wanted for the shopping center. As part of the deal, the partners bought the land for the shopping center, including the four houses. Two of the houses were demolished, one was lifted onto a special truck and moved to their property on Leishear Road, and the fourth remained right where it was built.
The fourth house happened to be located in the middle of the shopping center so it was customized and became the State Bank of Laurel (later the Equitable Trust Bank and currently Bank of America). The chimney for the fireplace is visible in old photos of the bank building.
There were no job titles or descriptions for the Berman brothers and Robinson; whatever needed doing was done by them all. The only other employee for years was Vince Leahy, who was a lawyer for the Hecht Co. but came to work for Berman Enterprises as their legal counsel.
They would walk through the center daily and stop to chat with all the tenants. Berman remembered that his father and uncle frequently advised their tenants on business matters, an unusual tenant/landlord relationship. A family atmosphere pervaded the center.
This environment was fondly recalled by Frances Fliss, whose family owned the Mel-Ron Fabrics store, in a recent interview. She remembered the warm feelings the tenants had for the partners, as well as the friendships that flourished between the store owners.
"Every morning after opening, many of the owners would leave the shops to their employees and meet at White Coffee Pot," Fliss said. "The Bermans were there often."
The partners hosted the tenants and their families every year at a pool party. Fliss recalled that store employees would dress up at Halloween to give out candy, and that the tenants were also enthusiastic participants in the many promotions staged by the center, especially "Old Fashioned Days."
Their success did not go unnoticed. In the book "Prince George's County: A Pictorial History," author Alan Virta describes how Melvin Berman joined the board of directors of the Rouse Co. and was instrumental in the planning and purchase of land that would become Columbia.
Success brought expansion to the center. In 1964, the Hecht Co. opened in a new, unattached building on the north corner. This was followed by a substantial expansion in 1966, known as Section 2, in which a new "L" shaped configuration of storefronts connected the Hecht Co. with the original shopping center at the corner where Albee Shoes stood. The center was now a gigantic "U" shaped shopping center that included Marianne, Webster Men's Wear, Suburban Music, Thom McAnn, Hot Shoppes and the Laurel Cinema.


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Ewww. Nasty feet! Kim Kardashian recently tweeted a picture of her big, ol' swollen nasty pregnancy feet! Whyyyyy I don't know. But Kim seems to love sharing every painful detail of her pregnancy with the public. I'm pretty sure we're gonna see that kid crowning on Twitter. That said, whyyyyy does any woman stuff her feet into shoes like this?!
Sorry, but comfort takes priority with me. Pregnant or not, you'll never catch me in shoes that leave an imprint like that on my feet. They look like they've been strangled with zip ties.
Givenchy designed those heels, so I guess Kim felt compelled to stuff her bloated tootsies into them. She posted on Twitter:
Swollen feet or a new Givenchy tattoo?
But they couldn't have been comfortable. In fact, I've been aghast at her shoewear all during her pregnancy. A pregnant woman in stilettos! It's just crazy. Kim is either a serious trooper or seriously disturbed.
Kim told Extra TV of her out-there pregnancy style:
It's pretty ridiculous. I love fashion, I love experimenting with fashion so for me to try all of these new things, pregnant or not pregnant, it's been fun for me, whether they like it or not. My boyfriend also gets so defensive, and he'll call and say, 'Who's saying mean things' and I'm like, 'Don't worry about it.' I'm so used to it.
Kim, I sincerely hope my using the term "bloated tootsies" did not offend you. But, um, you tweeted a picture of those whale feet. It's not like I asked to see them. Besides, I say "whale feet" with all due affection.
Did you wear uncomfortable shoes while pregnant?
Image via Kim Kardashian/Instagram
I don't find the picture of her feet nearly as disturbing as I find your attitude. Whale feet? Seriously? Anyone who has been pregnant and spent too much time on their feet during their last trimester has faced similar swelling.
Grow up. My suggestion to your bosses is that they give you topics to cover that you actually know something about.
Many of us had whale feet during pregnancy; we just didn't feel the need to share pictures of them w/the world!
If you choose to do so, suffer the wrath of those who are exposed to it.
The shoes may be cute but not with a swollen foot jammed into them. Get a pair of flip flops and give your body a break.


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Rage of Past plays in a medieval fantasy world developed by the group Case-o-Matic containing an open-world map, NPCs and many weapons.
This is the first version of the title song from Rage of Past.
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The new HP CEO, Leo Apotheker, has today made another revelation regarding the future of webOS. We had already heard speculation that the company planned to shove it onto the bigger screen, but as yet is unclear how.
Further speculation has led to seemingly absurd rumours that it will be integrated into Windows somehow, however it seems unlikely at this point, though we won't rule it out, who knows what HP has in store for us?
Anyway, now it is claimed that every HP PC launched next year will ship with webOS. This comes straight from the horse's mouth, as well, so it's a reliable, if a little speculative, claim, and it will certainly be intriguing to see how it develops.
The long term strategy of the plan, of course, is to attract developer support, and with close ties to Windows and a mainstream hardware platform, it could just do that.
Continuing with the Apple-esque approach to an all-integrated ecosystem of devices, it may just help the (Palm) Pre and any webOS-based tablet on their way to becoming a more popular platform.
With the ultimate aim of webOS climbing somewhere near the heights of Android and iOS of course, which it certainly has the potential to do since many people liked the original Palm Pre webOS, even if the hardware didn't quite work out. But the big question will be, can they attract the developers to their platform to create the apps that would really give consumers the reasons to use it?
Are you a developer? Would you consider working on yet another platform?
As a user, would you look beyond using iOS, Android, Mac OS X, Windows at this point? Or will you stick to what is now working and with what most of your friends use?
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Last month my first project at Facebook was publicly announced at F8. I'm happy to say that the new Facebook Login is the result of much simplification, clearer messaging and a straightforward effort to give more control to back people using our tools.
Product video here: http://vimeo.com/93314940
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The nutritional completeness of coconuts, a mental illness and where The Mill got the idea for $4 toast.
An indicator has value when it's indicating something. But if it's not indicating something it shouldn't be there, it's one of those funny things, you spend so much more time to make it less conspicuous… And if you think about it, so many of the products we're surrounded by, they want you to be very aware of just how clever the solution was. When the indicator comes on, I wouldn't expect anyone to point to that as a feature, but at some level I think you're aware of a calm and considered solution that speaks about how you're going to use it, and not the terrible struggles that we as designers and engineers had in trying to solve some of the problems. — Jonathan Ives
I think different religions are different doors to the same house. Sometimes I think the house exists, and sometimes I don't. — Steve Jobs
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How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. What we do with this hour, and that one, is what we are doing. A schedule defends from chaos and whim. It is a net for catching days. A schedule is a mock-up of reason and order—willed, faked, and so brought into being; it is a peace and a haven set into the wreck of time; it is a lifeboat on which you find yourself, decades later, still living. Each day is the same, so you remember the series afterward as a blurred and powerful pattern. — Annie Dillard
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Before & After: A Classic Renovation for a Park Slope Kitchen
The Sweeten
If you've ever lived in an apartment, this 'before' picture might look a little familiar. In fact, I'm pretty sure my very first rental had the exact same wood-trimmed cabinets and white laminate countertop. But when Brooklyn residents Mark and Erin bought their own place, they decided it was time for an update — one that would make their outdated kitchen more beautiful and more useful.
Mark and Erin had worked with Nick Dillon of Brooklyn firm Nick Knacks Creative Interiors on a previous bathroom remodel, so they knew he was the perfect partner for transforming their kitchen. After only 3.5 weeks of construction, their kitchen had a completely new look.
The updated appliances were a must for Mark and Erin, who love to cook and entertain. The white quartzite countertops, subway tile backsplash, and glass cabinets give the kitchen an elegant, classic look.
But this renovation isn't just for looks. Nick took the cabinets all the way to the ceiling, adding a significant amount of storage space to this small kitchen. He also extended the countertop to create a breakfast bar, a great spot for snacking or chatting with the cook. The new overhead fixture casts light up onto the ceiling, and undercabinet lights help keep everything bright.
To read more about this renovation (and see more photos!), check out the project page on The Sweeten. You can also visit The Sweeten's main page to find a designer or contractor in the New York area, or to see even more renovating projects.
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Oh gosh yes
Ahh! Those countertops! I've been hating on my super cheap black granite for a while (came with the house) and those are EXACTLY what I want to rememdy the situation!
wow is right
LOVE this. It looks stunning! I especially love that the only appliance that moved was the dishwasher, because it cuts down on cost so much if you don't have to move gas lines and water lines.
Wonderful improvement!
Holy wow!! What a great renovation!
Very nice! Also liking the washer/dryer action in the kitchen instead of hidden away in a closet where clothes and other nonsense can pile up.
This is stunning!! I LOVE the black ceiling. Well done!!
I really love this.
Although, the open shelving with all the books is making me twitch a little thinking of all the dust that will accumulate. Would love to see doors on those.
Congrats on your stunning new space!
I always see comments about dust and/or grease when it comes to open shelving. That hasn't happened for me at all.
Gorgeous. Extending the cabinets was definitely the right move, and I LOVE the black ceiling with the all white kitchen.
42 inch upper cabinets make so much sense -- I have never understood those pointless soffits. Everybody can use the way-high cabinets for SOMETHING -- seldom used holiday dishes, out of season shoes, something!! I will never have a kitchen without them again, if I can help it! (Mine have doors all the way up, though, which also makes for a very uncluttered vista.)
I love this so much! My kitchen is pretty much identical to the "before" photo, but I rent so I'm very limited in the improvements I'm allowed to make to it. This is inspiring but sadly unavailable as an option to me. I made the best of it by painting the walls bright yellow for a little cheer, at least.
Very nice. For the record I did love those retro cabinets.
I adore those glass cabinets. And I absolutely adore the washer/dryer next to the fridge. Not only is that super convenient, I think it looks really neat, tidy and efficient as well.
Very nice. Good use of the space.
It would kinda drive me nuts, though, to have the fridge door handles on that side. Can they not be reversed? It would be so much more convenient.
Wow, what a transition!
Amazing! And the washer and dryer in the kitchen makes so much sense. Really love the black ceiling and lighting, too.
And now I have to pick my jaw up off the floor.
Simply amazing transformation! I love the everything. The cabinets, the fridge/laundry combo; everything.
nice! but i would put a cabinet front to cover the washer/dryer to make it a cleaner look
Beautiful! Classic indeed. Love it!
I'd love to know what brand countertops they used.
Looks like marble but without the upkeep (?)
There are two things I don't think belong in a kitchen: 1) a bathroom, 2) a washer dryer.
I think the open shelving and glass cabinets make this kitchen!!!! If all the cabinets were closed off it would feel small and standard. The books give a library feel and I am really digging it. I didn't even notice the washer/dryer at first, they blend really well with the over all feel of the space. I think you are a genius!
So great that they actually show us a designated spot for the garbage/recycling can -- in small kitchens this is a real issue, and it is all too rarely addressed in "after" photos.
The black ceiling is a stroke of genius. It does the opposite of what most folks would think it would do - rather than making the ceiling feel heavy and oppressive, it makes the ceilling retreat into infinity. I wonder how tall their ceilings are, as it might feel different if I were to put a dark color on my 8' ceililngs.
You should've seen my jaw drop when I looked at the after. Holy cow! Beautiful.
I like the washer and dryer in that area because the alternative is likely that you don't get one at all. Small NY apartments and all.
pbsteele, I think the fridge handles are that way so when you open the door you don't hit the washer and dryer.
We looked at a place where they'd removed the wood trim and painted it gray. They put black countertops with it and changed a couple of upper doors to frosted glass panels. The appliances were replaced. For a not-quite total re-do it was good looking. I wouldn't have noticed that it was all new if the realtor hadn't mentioned it.
I have a thing about refrigerators and work flow. With the door opening that way it's going to be hard to take stuff out and set it down. The door will end up being open more. I'd have let it bump the wash/dryer.
The open shelves are not my taste, but I really like everything else.
For those without dust and grease, can I come live at your house? Everything gets dusty! And in the kitchen, everything gets a little greasy. I don't fry anything, but there is just something in the air of a kitchen that eventually ends up on everything and needs to be cleaned off. I'm also a neurotic about cleanliness. I'm constantly wiping EVERYTHING down.
I just wipe off my shelves once a week or so. There's not ever any dust or greasiness because I use everything all the time. My biggest problem is sugar particles that fall off the canister when I open the lid.
Great job, but I agree with LyonStill about the open shelving. Could you try doors on the shelves that match the existing solid panel cabinets? I'm also loving the black ceiling.
Smart move putting the added storage up top, including counter seating, and adding a W/D. The counters are gorgeous. If it were my kitchen (which it's not, and this is just my own style) I would have gone for a streamlined look with all flat-fronted white cabinets with recessed pulls. That way all the cabinetry reads as one solid plane, which would expand the space by not stopping the eye. I find a lot of full shelves, glass panes, books and things very visually distracting and usually try to tone it all down as much as possible. Meh, different strokes.
I'd kill for this kitchen! The counters are gorgeous. Brilliant idea to include the washer/dryer. The open shelves do bother me a bit because of the dust situation.
LYONSTILL,this isnt Europe.I hate the washer and dryer being exposed as well.Other than that,beautifully done.
To me this looks very cluttered. The "open shelves" bother me. This is clearly an expensive renovation and it looks like they simply left the doors of some not to great looking cabinet carcasses. It looks unfinished, which is a shame. Possibly painting the inside of the doorless cabinets might help.
I respectfully disagree with the posts that say this is not perfect! It is one of THE BEST kitchen re-dos I've seen! I love that you moved the stove over from the extreme corner to give you some room in the corner -- but did you lose the dishwasher? That would be the only negative (unless you only use your kitchen for reading --which is fine -- and don't need a dishwasher!). Seriously perfect.
I think it works in this case. In my opinion the best place to put a washer, and dryer is in the bathroom or a half bathroom.
The dishwasher got moved to sit at the end of the table, under the breakfast bar. If you go to the photos in The Sweeten blog, one of them shows the dishwasher.
I don't think they have dishes on the open shelves--at least I couldn't see any.
I do have dishes on open shelves in my kitchen. I noticed last night that the bottom shelf was looking a little dusty which probably means that all the shelves have dust I'm not tall enough to see. I will wash them all down tomorrow. It will take about 5 minutes. The dishes don't get dusty because we use them every day.
That said, I think this is a beautiful kitchen. I don't mind the washer and dryer in the kitchen. It's better than not having them at all. In fact, I think I'd rather have them in my kitchen then have to go out to my garage to do laundry.
I think it is just AWSOME! perfect.
The "before" cabinet style is *almost* old enough to be cool again.
That said, the "after" is fantastic.
initially i was so confused about the washer and dryer in the kitchen.. then 30 seconds later i was in love with the idea. thats awesome. the whole thing looks amazing.
Yes! Down with melamine cabinets!
Really like the finished project. Also not a fan of the visible washer/dryer, but if I lived in NYC, I'd be so happy to have them in my apt, that I'm sure I'd get over that pretty quick. As an aside, following the links led me to howlermagazine.com, which apparently is a new publication about soccer one of the apt owners is affiliated with, and it looks pretty cool.
Where are your stools from? Looking for similar ones. Thanks!
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. I am especially jealous of your beautiful cabinets as I too am cursed with those cabinets in your before picture but can't do anything about them since I'm in a rental.
It looks amazing but I'd have to add to the chorus that doesn't like the exposed washer/dryer. If they were behind matching cabinet doors, I'd love it.
I don't understand why the sink was kept in that corner location. I loathe that look and I find it terrible placement for a sink, unless absolutely necessary. Here, I would have foregone part of the breakfast bar or placed it where the stove was and shifted the stove down a bit. Avoids the total awkwardness of standing facing a cabinet.
Folks, in the before it looks like there is a washer/dryer combo next to the fridge.
I think the only slight addition I would make, would be to add some molding at the tops of the cabinets. Otherwise looks fantastic! Unfortunately I have those old cabinets in my apartment now ... thankfully, I'm moving soon and won't have these!
Ooooo......this renovation is AWESOME. My washer/dryer in the kitchen, too. Wish my renovation 21 years ago looked like yours!
Yes, as mrsyow says, the washer/dryer were in the same spot before...look at the bottom corner of the "before" photo.
And I'm sorry to disagree with everyone but I think the open and glass-front shelves are really busy visually in such a small space.
The after is nice, but I also agree it seems 'busy' or a bit off; maybe it would have been better to continue with the glass doors going towards the fridge & W/D and have solid closed doors on the upper open shelves. Thx to whomever pointed out the W/D in the before; I do now see it.
it's a facelift that changes look from rental to maybe more appropriate to style of house? choices of cabinetry & appliances.& floor are tasteful. unclear how "more useful;" d/w was moved well but fridge handle is on wrong side, storage is added but hard to reach & will get greasy, remainder as before, so a wash.
Some simple re-sorting of the books on the shelves would make it look less visually cluttered.
Some simple re-sorting of the books on the shelves would make it look less visually cluttered.
I love the new look but I think it makes it look a bit smaller. Still a definite upgrade though.
As regards the comment that 'washers / dryers in the kitchen are common in Europe' - nope. It very much depends on the country.
I've lived in a number of European countries and this is my experience: in Switzerland, laundry rooms are in the basement; in Italy, the washing machine (if there was one) was in the bathroom; in France, the washing machine (no dryer) was in the bathroom and in England it's common to find a washer (and possibly dryer) in the kitchen as there is often not enough space to have a separate utility room.
I must admit that it's a pet peeve of mine when someone talks about Europe as some monolithic entity where everyone has the same culture or habits.
I rather like the washer and dryer were they are. I think it makes the kitchen look even more like an awesome culinary spaceship.
literal drool.
Martigny, in the two Paris apartments I lived it, 1 had a washer in the kitchen, 1 in the bathroom. In Geneva, the washer was in the kitchen. None of those apartments had a drier....So it varies a lot even within a country, probably depending on which city and when it was built.
I'd rather have a washing machine in the bathroom, it i would far rather have one in the kitchen than none at all.
I would have done the same thing. It really is a wonderful look--I love glass doors and open spaces in the cabinets--the dust issue isn't that big a deal.
The counters, everything, very very well done.
I would like too know the countertop product as well, marble without the upkeep.
It likes like the counters against the wall are a lot more narrow, or is that an illusion.
The dark ceiling does look genius.
Helluva a redo, but what bugs me, besides the open cabinets at top, is the washer and dryer set up. I am 5'2, there is no way in hell I can reach the top buttons without a stool so I have never understood stacking appliances that were not necessarily meant to be stacked. I know, I know, you see it everywhere, but they do make larger capacity stackable washer and dryers now.
Huh. I feel the space lacks harmony. Only three of the first row of upper cabinets is glass paned while the rest on the other side of stove are solid door, but the higher up open shelves stretch all the way around the kitchen until they hit that wall of closed shelves above the fridge and washer/dryer. It looks off-balance. I would have liked it a lot better without the random glass paned cabinets. And I really dislike the black ceiling. Maybe it looks different in person, but the combo of the higher cabinets and black ceiling make the space seem cave-like to me.
Three different types of shelving in such a small space: the before is a more unified design.
Such a beautiful kitchen...nicely done. Enjoy it!
To those worried about the grease factor: I am at a loss as to how grease would splatter from that stove all the way up to those open shelves.
I also have to laugh at those giving their 2 cents about why this kitchen wouldn't work for them...last time I looked, it wasn't your kitchen.
I'm jealous. They have the kitchen I want.
for me no open kitchens they should be connected to the living space but I do not want to see kitchen cabinets while I am in the living room. You can concentrate more while you work uninterrupted no being bothered by friends at the bar. You can hear their conversation anyway. Messy kitchen is no sight for dining guests you have to clean up before dinner :-(
The 'After' is a great improvement, very efficient use of the space. As for the cream cabinets in the 'Before', they are not that bad, but the proportions are a bit boxy, and don't exploit the vertical space well. I have chosen cream cabinets like this (minus the wood trim) over ubiquitous white because they looked less cheap than equivalent ones in white. I paired them with warm slate grey, stainless steel and wood. Grey and cream are a great combination.
I really like this - at first, I wasn't so sure about the W/D exposed in the kitchen, but after a few minutes it completely grew on me. And it's super practical too. Good job!
This is gorgeous. Talk about a transformation. The bookshelves up top add too much clutter for my taste but nonetheless is a good use of space. Overall it looks great.
Not a fan of black in the kitchen, it shows every particle of dust. Looks great when it comes out of the appliance box, or just painted, in the end it is high maintenance. Neutral colors are much easier on the eye, and upkeep.
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Not with selinux, you can permit it to bind to the port without being root
Not with selinux, you can permit it to bind to the port without being root
Now it's going to take me 4 attempts to plug in my USB device instead of 3.
That may be how OTG was conceived but I never heard of anyone using it that way.
People (including me) use it for USB keyboard, mice, hard disks, flash drives on phones or tablets which also act as removable media to a PC.
When in office Condi supported warrentless wiretaps and so opposed the interests of the service that Dropbox provides to it's customers - secure storage.
They have a right to question whether her intentions have change or just the position from which she plans to execute them. Maybe it's easier to do this fro the boadroom before going back into politics.
This is more Elop than Eich.
The Eich case is merely: I don't want my political opponents to work again in this town.
The Elop case is: Not by the hair of my chinny chin chin I will not let the big bad wolf in.
Condi is clearly the Elop case, as she opposes the interests of the service, which is more than just an "unfortunate" political affiliation (i.e. not on my side) and "dubious" moral history (i.e. not what I would have done).
The flooding is because the EU has been paying farmers to cut down trees and leave none standing, and trees have been shown to reduce flooding by providing a channel for the water to leave the surface.
The EU policy is the sort of centralised policy management that the apoccalyptic warmers want. The worl is more likely to die under the well-meaning centralised and totally ignorant hand of the apoccalyptic wamers.
The latency of network access is higher than disk access; so doing more things at once as systemd permits will make a bigger difference than if you were just using local disks and
Skynet is complete - you have made your chains now go and wear them somewhere else.
Consider TexMacs - uses scheme-like macro language (and scheme) - much better.
You leave your finger prints on your credit card.
They steal you card they also have your prints.
How dumb is that?
His SSD gave up out of shame for all the threats and abuse it had been forced to witness
I emailed canonical to ask if the full kernel source would be released.
By the time they answered "no" the first-day deal had sold out.
I don't know if I would have bought one, but I really want the full kernel source.
Maybe Pandora will "give" the radio station the money to buy a Pandora.
Pandora will of course have a long term licensing agreement with a new corp. Meta-Pandora and most of the money will get funnelled to Meta-Pandora.
Shame - vala is a really cool c(+) style language that hides a lot of the glib rot that was too hard to use.
No, the problem is not just the timezone, it is the tick tock problem too. The time zone problem is very easy to fix by saying "GMT"
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TKF, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH 45203
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Driven by series of 24 V motors, E24(TM) MDR conveyors are available with E24 Timing Belt Transfer accessory that features powered timing belt strands and pneumatic lift. Neoprene timing belts are coated with urethane to ensure positive grip when transferring product, and drive sheaves come standard with ABEC-1 bearings for extended transfer life. Able to sort up to 40 cartons/min, accessory offers standard configuration that bolts into 3 in. roller centers within minutes.
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Apr 16, 2009
With integrated controls, line of glass handling conveyors include straight conveyors used for precise and non-marking transportation of flat glass, while pop up transfer conveyor provide 90° transfer from one straight section to another. Cantilevered finger unit allows for bottom side glass placement with integrated robot tool, where as tilt top conveyor helps in inspection and manual load/unload of conveyor. Skewed roller with side-guide conveyor moves glass to one side of conveyor.
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Apr 14, 2009
With king shaft powered roller design requiring no lubrication, TS 5 conveyors are designed for variety of flexible assembly and material transport applications for both automated and manual assembly operations. Available in 3 widths, configurable system can transport goods either on workpiece pallet or directly on continuous roller conveyor. Curves allow system to branch off to right or to left for variety of conveyor system layouts.
Cornerstone Automation Systems, Inc.
Prosper, TX 75078
Mar 26, 2009
Safe for transporting non-washdown items, TransMaster(TM) 9000 series has plug-and-play design that facilitates installation and is available in any custom color. Control options range from simple transportation operation to zero pressure accumulation zones using photoeyes. Shipped fully assembled, conveyor is capable of reverse operation and does not require any electrical panels or safety controls. Options include belt over roller and custom sizing/roller centers.
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Mar 19, 2009
Built with 18 x 24 in. cleaning envelope, Wheelabrator® Model 1824 Structural Pre-Blast Roll Conveyor features wear-resistant manganese blast compartment, four 10 hp direct drive blast wheels, cast manganese wheel housings, and cast manganese rolls in blast zone. Positioning of 4 blast wheel assemblies allows system to provide flexible surface preparation method for variety of structural shapes prior to fabrication, including square and rectangular tubing, angular shapes, and I and H beams.
Ermanco, Inc.
Spring Lake, MI 49456 9652
Mar 10, 2009
Using same frame and drive components, NBC(TM) (Narrow Belt Conveyor) may be configured into zero-pressure contact accumulation, non-contact accumulation, and transportation conveyor. This reduces equipment and installation expenditure, and additional savings result from ability to power up to 4 curves and spurs off either end of conveyor using one drive. Logic modules my be set, in field, for zero-pressure contact accumulation or non-contact accumulation.
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Jan 07, 2009
Operating without chain, NB200 Narrow-Belt Driven Roller Conveyor provides 3 release modes and zero-pressure accumulation. Self-tracking feature recognizes when belt has shifted to left/right, while downstream zone look-ahead allows product to move downstream at optimal rate. Conveyor can switch between slug and singulation release modes to match flow demands. With dynamic auto-slug feature, accumulation zones self-monitor product density and move product downstream when space is available.
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St. Louis, MO 63132
Dec 26, 2008
Part of interoperable LCCS product line, MR200 Motorized Roller Conveyor incorporates pre-programmed zone control options that can be changed using simple switch settings, without need for programming. It provides 24 V motorized roller zero-contact accumulation and features run-on-demand logic, all-electrical design, and molded connections that decrease potential points of failure. Integral wiring and hardware LED status indicators simplify diagnostics and troubleshooting.
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Dec 22, 2008
Suited for harsh production environments, TS 5 Assembly Conveyor offers maintenance-free operation with king shaft powered roller design that requires no lubrication. Heavy-duty transfer system includes separate, self-contained curves enabling it to branch to right or left to achieve various layouts. Available in 3 widths, it can be configured to transport goods on workpiece pallet or directly on continuous roller conveyor. Modular, pre-assembled components are included in MTpro software.
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Nov 06, 2008
DynaCon Modular Powered Roller Conveyors utilize 1 motorized roller per module, which is activated only when required. Modules are available in short sections consisting of 5, 7, 9, and 11 roller sections, with 1 roller energized in each section. Rollers on 4 in. centers convey containers weighing 0-100 lb and DC brushless motors provide variable speeds from 0-200 fpm. Conveyors are available in widths of 18, 24, 30, and 36 in.
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Minneapolis, MN 55447
Oct 01, 2008
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Salem, MA 01970
Sep 16, 2008
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American Commercial College seeks to dismiss one portion of a lawsuit in which it is accused of defrauding the federal government.
Former ACC employees Shawn Clark and Juan Delgado sued on behalf of themselves and on behalf of the U.S. government, claiming that ACC defrauded the government out of $39 million. They hope to get a percentage of the money that ACC would be ordered to pay back to the government.
In February, the government decided not to take a back seat, but instead to pursue many of the claims on its own.
On Monday, ACC filed a 23-page brief neither confirming nor denying the allegations but instead saying Clark and Delgado are not longer needed and should therefore be tossed off the case. The college says that if any fraud did occur then the victim is the federal government, not the former employees.
The college freely admits that Clark and Delgado had the right to file a lawsuit under the concept of "qui tam relator," or one who sues on behalf of the government. But now, the college argues, the government has filed its own action and therefore Clark and Delgado no longer have any legal ground to go further.
The brief says that Clark and Delgado "may participate…" but "they are not the Plaintiffs and there is no need for them to remain…"
Federal agents raided the ACC location in Lubbock back in November, and The Texas Workforce Commission revoked the ACC certificate of approval for its Lubbock and Abilene locations effective on December 31, 2012.
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What Twitter IPO? In an unconventional talk at Y Combinator's annual startup school, the Twitter cofounder and Square CEO reads from some of his favorite books and plays some music.
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Microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT) new CEO Satya Nadella could bring the company what it's been missing, as we recently pointed out, but Nadella will have to tackle two very troubling numbers just reported for Microsoft.
These are figures that give us a glimpse of what could prevent MSFT stock from climbing in 2014 following its 40.9% rise last year.
These numbers were just released last week - and they're ugly.
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- Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) Stock Could Get a Lift From New CEO Nadella After showing some signs of life last year, Microsoft Corp. stock could get another boost in 2014 when a new CEO takes the helm - and the job could be going to a company insider. And while Satya Nadella may not be perfect, he has several strengths that could be just the tonic for Microsoft's stock...
Why the Microsoft Reorganization Plan Won't Fix What's Wrong
With a Microsoft reorganization plan expected to be announced on Thursday, investors at this point must be wondering: will it matter?
Shareholders of Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) have only recently gotten a glimmer of hope. Microsoft stock had languished in the $25-$30 range for more than a decade until this year, which has seen MSFT pop about 30%.
Although extremely profitable, Microsoft under the leadership of CEO Steve Ballmer has struggled to move beyond its core products of Windows and Office, which still deliver nearly all of those profits.
What this new Microsoft reorganization plan needs to do is reorient the Redmond, WA-based company toward future engines of growth, such as the mobile wave of smartphones and tablets, cloud computing and big data.
Insiders say Ballmer intends the new structure to provide "functional coherence" and will align the company into divisions based on services and devices.
But given Ballmer's spotty track record and Microsoft's unwieldy size (98,000 employees), it's not a given that any major structural overhaul will do much good in addressing the company's real problems.
As one worried Microsoft insider told The Wall Street Journal's All Things D: "If this is all about an org chart and not how to build great products, it does not matter what org chart Ballmer presents. Consumers buy products, not management structure."
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It hasn't even been three weeks since the hugely hyped release of Windows 8, and Windows division president Steven Sinofsky has left Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT).
The abrupt departure has many questioning the success of Windows 8, Sinofsky's relationship with Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, and the evolution of the software giant.
"It is a little surprising to see a departure of someone at this level in charge of so many products with such immediacy, with no transition period. Microsoft is going to enter another period of management transition," Michael Gartenberg, an analyst at Gartner Inc. told Bloomberg News.
During his tenure at Microsoft, Sinofsky won accolades for leading intricate software projects and making sure they were delivered on time.
It had been widely speculated that Sinofsky, a 23-year Microsoft veteran, would take the reins when Ballmer stepped down.
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There is a first time for everything, as we learned from the dro p in Microsoft profits the company reported yesterday (Thursday) after market close.
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One day in 1983, my dad asked me a question over dinner after a long day at work.
He wanted to know what I knew about a little computer company called Microsoft. It was the brainchild of the son of one of his partners at Bogle & Gates, William H. Gates, Sr.
"Not much," I replied.
But I did tell my dad that I loved using MS-DOS in the computer lab with my friends. I was a card-carrying member of the nerd herd back in the day, so I spent a lot of time there and knew Microsoft's fledgling PC-based software pretty well.
My grandmother Mimi, though, had a different point of view. You've heard me mention her before.
She's the one who was widowed at an early age and became a savvy global investor long before people ever thought to look at the bigger picture.
Mimi didn't care that the buzz was about the MS-DOS language or even about computers. Having grown up in the Depression, she believed that what people would do with the technology was far more valuable.
She said she had confidence that Sr.'s son, Bill Gates Jr., understood this -- which is why she invested heavily in the Microsoft IPO in 1986. Enough said.
Today, though, I think she'd voice an equally strong opinion about Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) CEO Steve Ballmer. In fact, I think she'd fire him. Here's why....
8 Reasons Why Steve Ballmer Must Go
- Ballmer took over Microsoft 12 years ago when the stock was about $60. Now it struggles to maintain $30. Microsoft has $58.16 billion in cash and this is the best Steve Ballmer can do?
- Office and Windows are dying. Once the business world's de facto standard, both are being replaced by cheap, easy-to-operate software, much of which is actually free as well as compatible. This is a big problem considering that, according to the Wall Street Journal, roughly 85% of Microsoft's revenue is coming from just two products: Windows and Office.
- The company isn't innovating fast enough or aggressively enough. What's more, it's attempting to compensate for its own shortcomings with increasingly ill-conceived acquisitions. For instance, Microsoft forked over $605 million for 18% of the Barnes and Noble Nook e-reader and still has no real ability to compete with Amazon's Kindle. It also couldn't seal the deal with Yahoo. Despite a sizable head start using Yahoo's core search technology, Bing has a mere 15% of the search market today. Ballmer waited nearly four years to respond to the iPad and his "Surface" tablet was ho-hum when it could have been jaw dropping. One more: Microsoft paid $8.5 billion in cash for Skype. Apparently the fact that Skype was not profitable didn't matter. Ballmer's track record suggests to me that he buys businesses that nobody else "must have."
- Microsoft's Internet offerings remain wannabes and are highly priced at that. Take Yammer. Microsoft just paid $1.2 billion through the nose to acquire a company that was valued at $600 million last fall when it raised $85 million in a venture offering. Team Ballmer plans to integrate it into Office on the assumption that somehow the Microsoft marriage will endear the brand to customers anxious to socialize business. I think they're delusional. Most Microsoft users I know, including myself, are actively planning to move away from the legacy software we've used for years the first instant we can in favor of software we actually like to use!
- Ballmer took over Microsoft 12 years ago when the stock was about $60. Now it struggles to maintain $30. Microsoft has $58.16 billion in cash and this is the best Steve Ballmer can do?
Time to Like Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT)
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is up almost 20% this year - so is it time to buy? Money Morning Chief Investment Strategist Keith Fitz-Gerald joined Fox Business' "Varney & Co." to talk about this rise. Fitz-Gerald also talked about Yahoo (Nasdaq: YHOO) and its increasing pile of issues.
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- Address:
222 E Ontario
Chicago, IL 60611Neighborhood:
Gold Coast / Streeterville
- Cuisine:
Contemporary FrenchPrice: $50 and over
Les Nomades
- Dining Style: Fine Dining
- Website: http://www.lesnomades.net/
- Phone: 3126499010x
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Tuesday - Friday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Saturday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: French, Contemporary French
- Executive Chef: Roland Liccioni
- Dress Code: Jacket Required
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Fireplace, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: Les Nomades offers a second floor dining room for private events accommodating up to 50 guests.
- Private Party Contact: Nicholas Butera 3126499010x
A word from Les Nomades
One of Chicago's finest dining experiences awaits you in this elegant town home setting that balances formality and friendliness. Your dinner may be paired with fine wines, as uncommon ingredients come together in perfect harmony. In operation since 1978, Les Nomades remains true to its distinctive character as an oasis of civilized tranquility amidst the bustling activity of its Streeterville location. Culinary creations delight the most discriminating palates. Savor Sautéed Foie Gras, or Lobster Ravioli with seared scallops; Roasted Breast and Confit Leg of Duck, or Duo of Roasted Partridge and Bison. Artisan cheeses are extraordinary and the pastries are sublime.Continued
Please keep in mind that proper attire is required including a jacket for gentlemen.
Please keep in mind that proper attire is required including a jacket for gentlemen.
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95 reviews since May 26, 2014
- Food4.8Service4.8
- Ambiance4.6Noise LevelQuiet
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- DisappointingPaulaDined on 9/18/2014For the most expensive meal we've ever had, (with 2 glasses of wine and 2 beers about $190 each with tip) my husband and I were a disappointed. First, we were seated next to a group of 10 having a wine tasting even though we had had reservations for at least a month. The service had started out great, but once that group arrived we were not their priority + it got very noisy. Also, although none of the food was bad, it was just OK. The presentation of each plate was, as you would expect, very nice. We've even had better dessert soufflés, usually my favorite at other restaurants.Special Features:
- i was underwhelmedcaroleVIPDined on 9/16/2014I did not think much of this meal. It was OK....not bad ...but not worth any of the brew haha. the room is nondescript and the service was good. however, the food was not stand out. i dont think it is up to par or worth it. I know that is cruel but just my opinion.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 9/16/2014Great place for an anniversary dinner. The food and service was outstanding.Special Features:
- PerfectionOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 9/16/2014In the current environment of "small plates meant to share" which arrive at the table when it suits the kitchen it is a true pleasure to dine at Les Nomades. Elegant, discreet and seductive. Having to be properly attired is part of the experience. We appreciate what they do there and look forward to returning. Just exquisite.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- mooresyVIPDined on 8/30/2014Hands down the best dining experience i've had in a long time..service, flavors, relaxed pace of the evening..standouts were the sauteed fois gras dish and asparagus with truffle as well as the loup de mer specialSpecial Features:
- fabulouskacyroleDined on 8/27/2014We have dined here several times, always for special occasions, and have never been disappointed. This is a lovely restaurant with excellent service and outstanding food preparation and presentation. It is rare for me to read a menu and wish I could order everything because it all sounds so delicious, but that is the case at Les Nomades. We asked our captain to pair wines by the glass with our menu selections and they were all perfect matches. We look forward to returning.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Expensive with very mediocre foodSteveVIPDined on 8/26/2014Was in Chicago for a few days last week and decided to try Les Nomades. Good: the restaurant has an elegant decor and good service. Bad: the food was very mediocre. Extremely disappointing given the high price. I don't mind paying up for good food, but Les Nomades is very poor value. I will not return and would not recommend it.
- Anniversary DinnerMartiniVIPDined on 8/22/2014We have celebrated our last 2 wedding anniversaries here, very romantic! So love to get dressed up for dinner & this is the place for it!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Still a FavoriteLauraVIPDined on 8/22/2014We have been going to Les Nomades for many years. Almost every trip from DC to Chicago includes a dinner here. It has to be among the most beautiful restaurants around and every dish is exquisite and delicious. When you book a table it is yours and you will want to spend time there. Cannot say enough about this very special place.Special Features:
- Outstanding as alwaysVinnyDined on 8/15/2014This is one of the very best dining room in Chicago. It is more like a private club that it used to be. The tasting menu has extensive choices for each course which is a pleasant surprise since boutique restaurants tend to have smaller choices so that they can present the few things that they do very well. It is hard to have vast and varies list of choices, about a Dozen for each course. The service also befits a private club. The wait staff is formal but understated. In my book this place should have two Michelin stars. It is way better than the Everest room to w.hich it is sometimes compared. I consider only Spiaggia as it's equal. While it has great view it does not have the ambience of Les NomadesSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A Special PlaceWillyDined on 8/9/2014There are too few places like this left in the city. A wonderful ambience that makes you feel special the minute you enter. Excellent food and attentive service complete the package.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Absolutely superbfelipeDined on 8/8/2014Best dining I have had in a long time. The food is excellent. The service and ambiance are perfect for dining out with a loved one or a group of friends. Great wine selection. Staff was very courteous and helped make our dinner a most memorable experience. The diners that night all looked decent, classy and proper without being snobbish. Oh, don't forget to order the souffle. Need I add that the cost of the dinner makes it even better? Check their website.Special Features:
- best french restaurantfoodieVIPDined on 8/7/2014This is our 6th time at this restaurant and we are never disappointed. The food and service are some of the best in the city of Chicago. We often go for our anniversary and always have a memorable time.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good Dining ExperienceOpenTable Diner Since 2002Dined on 8/7/2014We selected Les Nomades based on other reviews from OpenTable. As the title suggests, it was a good dining experience but not a great one. The service was excellent, attentive and courteous. The wine list was extensive and we received wonderful assistance in making a selection. The food was good and beautifully presented. But we had expected better given the reputation, reviews and price. Perhaps we came on a bad night.
- Always 5 starDBPatentVIPDined on 8/1/2014If there is a better restaurant in Chicago, I have not found it. Les Nomades is not trendy, nor avant guard and certainly not cheap. But it is elegant and fantastic. It is always our choice for a special occasion.Special Features:
- Les Nomades BYOBOneTinyMintDined on 7/31/2014Visited for our Anniversary. 2nd visit, but first on a Thurs for BYOB night. Very few patrons which is why they promote their no-corkage policy for Thursdays. Service was down from previous visits, possibly also because of the 'slow' night. Instead of breads being offered individually by waiters, there was just a bowl of bread placed on the table. But the level of the cuisine was up to par. Portions always just right. Temperature perfect. Strangely, the shaved black truffle had very little flavor and the foie gras enriched sauce for the sweetbreads tasted like the bordelaise served alongside for the rib eye. But those are small disappointments. The balance of the meal was delicious and the ambience is always serene and elegant.Special Features:
- A Special PlaceElegantEveningDined on 7/25/2014Not living in Chicago, we cannot visit Les Nomades regularly, but we try to make it a priority each time we visit the city. I have been a guest at the restaurant for at least 15 years and have never been disappointed. The greeting is warm, the service is unobtrusive but attentive, the menu provides a range that should please nearly everyone, and the food is excellent. I have introduced several people to the restaurant and they now share my enthusiasm.Special Features:
- High end in every way.EmmyVIPDined on 7/25/2014We always come here to celebrate. We always enjoy ourselves!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Magnificent dinnerJasmineDined on 7/24/2014We were celebrating and the dinner and service was superb. Thank you for the divine evening.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Dinner at LesNomadesOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 7/22/2014We have dined at Les Nomades a number of times and this time was equal to what we recall. We had the four course meal which was very adequate for us. Each course was creatively and carefully prepared. Each course was delicious. The meal seemed perfect for a Pinot noir, so we asked the wine steward for his recommendation of three wines that I had researched and ended up with a Louis Jadot 2009 Gevrey Chambertin. It was superb with the meal. It was a real treat to be back at Les Nomades.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 7/16/2014A small romantic dining room, outstanding service and food, large offering of French wine. Makes for a wonderful meal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Everything was beyond belief!Foodlover54Dined on 7/9/2014We are foodies and dine Chicago feverishly. Les Nomades did not disappoint! The food was amazing! Our server was extremely Knowledgeable about the food and was perfectly attentive without being stuffy. It was great! I recommend it to the toughest critics!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- compliments to the chefblissDined on 7/5/2014Everything was prepared perfectly, fresh & delightful, the service was impeccable. Love this place!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Continues to be a gemTexmexVIPDined on 7/3/2014Walking through the door one is transformed back in time to the glory of fine dining. The service, the selections and ambience impeccable! We had the best pate and duck confit outside of f France.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 6/18/2014I dine at Les Nomades every now and then for business or a date with my wife. It's great for either.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- nourriture fabuleuseScallywagkweenDined on 6/14/2014The best French restaurant I have ever enjoyed and I have been to Paris!!Special Features:
- Wonderful Birthday Dinner!Inn162Dined on 6/14/2014I surprised my husband for his birthday to dine here and he loved it. The food was outstanding and the shrimp/lobster salad was very good. He ordered a cocktail and it was made just the way he liked it. We have no complaints and I can't wait to recommend this place to others. The menu is Prix-fixe: Four Courses $115.00, Five Courses $130.00. From beginning to end restaurant was outstanding.Special Features:
- Dinner for two66foodieDined on 6/14/2014Our dinner was outstanding. I enjoyed going to a quiet, intimate restaurant that requires a sport coat and everyone acts like adults. The food and service were great. We will return.Special Features:
- DavidDined on 6/12/2014The service was gracious and unobtrusive but yet attentive. Presentation was nice and the servings were larger than normal than what you would expect. The dinning room was quiet and is great for a romantic dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- SplurgeChicagoSouthLooperDined on 6/12/2014Maybe you are rich enough to spend $115 for four course dinner every day - definitely we do not fit in that category. But we do enjoy good food and occasional splurge. And that's what this is. From the hostess to the server - everything was impeccable. And the food portions are very satisfying. Foie gras was excellent and the soufflé. Duck was cooked just right. I guess the bread basket could improve. Presentations are visually pleasing. Well paced dining experience. This is a place for mature classy patrons - so do not expect Paris Hilton but maybe Warren Buffet.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- MarcVIPDined on 6/11/2014Very good food. Risotto was amazing, the fish cooked to perfection. Welcoming staff. Will come back next time I am in Chicago.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OUTSTANDING!!! FIRST-CLASSbcbuddhaDined on 6/5/2014Food, ambiance, staff, first class from the moment you enter until you leave. SInce they knew we were celebrating our anniversary, the chef prepared a cake with candle and the plate in frozen chocolate Happy Anniversary! This was a special event and a golden memory.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- One of Chicago's BestJackMVIPDined on 5/31/2014Well established place with excellent service and food. Two menue options allowing for a 4 or 5 course dinner and given the quality of the cooking well worth the price. Not for everyday but a special place.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing meal, flawless service!Nd531Dined on 5/31/2014My husband and I went for our anniversary and we had one of the best meals of our lives. Each of our 4 courses were delicious and the service was impeccable. I'm a pretty tough critic and I have nothing to complain about!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 5/30/2014We came to Les Nomades to celebrate our engagement. It was extremely intimate and lovely. The food and wine were delicious. We really enjoyed our experience. The only note is that it is mostly a fixed price menu, although they do offer a la carte options.Special Features:
- Classic fine diningKleoDined on 5/28/2014Les Nomades offer a classic French fine dining experience with outstanding service and high. Quality food in a quiet, romantic atmosphere.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- One of the bestsunshineDined on 5/27/2014One of the best fine food restaurants in Chicago. Creative, delicious food and impeccable service. Fixed price menu - expensive but worth it. Great for a special evening. Try to souffle - special.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 824 reviews are from the Les Nomades reviews archive.
- MtruffeDined on 5/24/2014An establishment that has the highest standards in food, service, and ambience,Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Impeccable Service. Uneven food.HappyBuddhaVIPDined on 5/23/2014I was delighted to go to Les Nomades. It's reputation is excellent. Service was as good as any two-star Michelin I have been to in the United States and France. The food, however, was uneven. The sautéed foi gras was superb. The cold foi gras was not. The cheeses were excellent. The salads were not memorable and the dressing overpowering. The fish was over-cooked. The sweat breads were not palatable. Meat dishes were excellent. Desserts were on the whole very good, especially the classic grand marnier soufflé.Special Features:
- Civilization LivesDineRoundTheWorldVIPDined on 5/21/2014As I tell my out of town friends coming to visit, this is the most civilized place to dine in Chicago. Dovetail that with attention to detail, no request being any trouble and perfectly prepared courses now by Chef Roland, the evening continues to be nothing short of a 5-star dining experience. Mary Beth is welcoming as you enter and depart, making you feel as if you dined in your own home. High quality French dining without the attitude. So many items of the price fix menu, a recommendation is hard to make. One option, split a cheese course and then a desert, or simply just order the soufflé.Special Features:


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The big bang didn't really happen.
I forgot about this one. The universe is a four dimensional sphere (so is a black hole) that has no edge or centre. Everywhere is in the centre from its own perspective, like the surface of the Earth. When you look across a curved surface the light waves get stretched making them red shifted, and obviously more red shifted the further away you look. If you travel in straight line in any direction (including time) you would eventually end up back where you started. You wouldn't remember though if you did it in time because you can't get information through a singularity, even if that's not what it would look like if you were actually there.
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The exceptionally simple theory of everything by Garret Lisi http://www.ted.com/talks/garrett_lisi_on_his_theory_of_everything.html is 248 circles wrapped around each other to produce the E8 shape. I've believed that this theory is true ever since I first saw it and I think it will be confirmed very soon by the LHC. I think that the four dimensions that we're aware of are also spherical in nature and that looking across its curved surface causes the red shift associated with dark energy, and that looking across space to the other side of the universe causes the illusion of everything condensing into a singularity which is the cause of dark flow, and that looking back in time has the exact same effect of creating the illusion of everything condensing into a singularity. In an eternal universe there's plenty of time for black dwarves to form, which could also explain dark matter as well. Three for one and farewell to the beginning of time, all using an extended special theory of relativity. (:
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Aug 29 2012: When I was young and naive, I used to explain how "God" didn't create the universe, but it was born with a big bang.
Now I see it's the same thing. The BB theory is just another step in our understanding, sort of a scientific explanation of the old testament.
My simplified idea is the one of constant pulsing of the universe, that never started and will never end. Unfortunately, or finite nature makes it really hard to comprehend that we are not the measure of things, and just because we die, doesn't mean that the universe has an expiery date.
A walSep 10 2012: To be honest I've never liked it having a beginning. It just didn't make sense to me and I used to think it was a bouncing universe (infinite loop of big bangs and big crunches). I'm glad there's a far simply explanation. Actually I think we are the measure of things , in a literal sense, and the universe wouldn't exist without us but that's another conversation. http://www.ted.com/conversations/13479/we_create_the_universe.html
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This is a 2014 Gran Fondo National Championship SeriesSM event
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The Gran Fondo National Championship Series offers some of the longest timed sections and most challenging terrain of any Gran Fondo. The rider with the fastest combined time through each designated section will have truly earned their victory.
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Who says Florida is flat! Centered in the rolling orange groves of Pasco County, the Central Florida Gran Fondo starts and ends at Beef 'O' Brady's in downtown Dade City, Florida. The race follows, in part, the proposed Olympic road race course that was part of Tampa's bid to host the Summer Olympic Games. . It travels along rural rolling hills, past horse farms and crystal clear springs. Briefly going through Withlacoochee State Forest and the hills surrounding Brooksville, Florida. At the 89 miles mark you will enter a piece of US cycling history along Darby road, once home to the famous Darby Road Race that has seen the likes of Tour De France winner Lauren Figon. This area is and has been the winter training site of some of the top triathletes in the world including members of the TIMEX team and the hometown former US National Cycling team members Josh Thornton and Derek Wilkerson.


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Networks of People in Specialty Production: Family Firms in the Iron and Steel Wire Industries in Spain (1870-2000)
AbstractCapital intensive industries in specialized niches of production have constituted solid ground for family firms in Spain, as evidenced by the experience of the iron and steel wire industries between 1870 and 2000. The embeddedness of these firms in their local and regional environments have allowed the creation of networks that, together with favourable institutional conditions, significantly explain the dominance of family entrepreneurship in iron and steel wire manufacturing in Spain, until the end of the 20th century. Dominance of family firms at the regional level has not been an obstacle for innovation in wire manufacturing in Spain, which has taken place even when institutional conditions blocked innovation and traditional networking. Therefore, economic theories about the difficulties dynastic family firms may have to perform appropriately in science-based industries must be questioned.
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An anonymous reader writes: Reviews for the Moto 360 smartwatch have started to roll in. David Pierce at The Verge praises the design: the circular display is framed by an unadorned, stainless steel shell, and fastened to your wrist with a simple leather strap. At the same time, he criticized the battery life, saying the device averaged around 12 hours of use before it needed to be charged. Pierce adds, "The Moto 360's most impressive feature is that I stopped noticing it almost immediately. Whenever I wear the LG G Watch or the Samsung Gear Live, I'm constantly compelled to fidget with it; there's this unexplainable feeling of having something alien on my wrist that is there because I need to use it. The 360, on the other hand, just vanished into the spot left on my wrist by the Seiko watch that conveniently died this week." AnandTech takes a deeper dive into the device's hardware, noting that the TI OMAP 3 processor is built on a somewhat old 45nm process, which necessitates higher power consumption than newer, smaller processes. The Wall Street Journal says it's easy to get used to speaking into your watch for basic functions, but the software — and thus, the Moto 360 as a whole — still isn't quite ready for prime time. However, almost all the reviews agree that the smartwatch's time is coming.


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WALLABIES legend John Eales regrets the Australian Rugby Union's decision to scrap Australia A, but accepts the controversial move as an inevitable outcome of the global economic crisis.
The ARU's "strategic decision" to withdraw Australia A from the Pacific Nations Cup next year has barely rated a mention, but the consequences are serious for the Test squad and coach Robbie Deans.
The second-string national side had become an important platform for fringe Wallabies, including the highest calibre of league recruits, such as Timana Tahu, to prove their worth before being ushered into the top tier of international rugby.
Eales said ARU boss John O'Neill would not have made the decision unless forced to by monetary constraints. "There are a lot of things that unfortunately go by the wayside in any business in these kind of times," the former Wallabies skipper said.
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