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Will lawsuits kill the autonomous car?
While no one has the answer, a recent conference at Stanford provides clues to the legal precedents that could pave the way for self-driving cars.
The discussion on self-driving cars is no longer hypothetical. As automakers, suppliers and Google accelerate work on autonomous vehicles, we can already predict the future.
Politicians are also clearing the way for self-driving cars by passing laws that allow autonomous vehicles to operate on public roads on a state-by-state basis. But along with public acceptance, liability is by far the biggest hurdle, experts agree.
Lawyers have been discussing the ramifications of self-driving cars for some time, according to F. Daniel Siciliano, an associate dean at Stanford Law School. Siciliano spoke about this issue at an event I attended to kick off Stanford's REVS program.
That event was two years ago, before "if" turned to "when" in our talks on autonomous vehicles. I approached Siciliano after his talk and asked if self-driving cars were a topic that the legal community was just starting to take into consideration. "No, this is something we've been discussing for several years now," he replied.
The discussion continued last week at another Stanford conference, "We Robot: Getting Down to Business," which brought together more than 100 thought leaders on robotics, in part to plot the legal path self-driving cars are likely to take. And the discussions and comments provided a peek into how liability issues could be solved based on precedents.
One option would be to enact a federal law that would limit the liability of a "robot" manufacturer. Such a sweeping measure is generally acknowledged as having helped save the U.S. aviation industry when President Bill Clinton signed a law in 1994 that limited the legal exposure of aviation manufacturers. But Bryant Smith, a resident fellow at the Stanford Center for Internet and Society, questioned whether it was "appropriate to have a federal legislative response" to liability issues surrounding autonomous cars.
University of Washington law school professor Ryan Calo proposed extending selective immunity to robot manufacturers, similar to the way Congress has provided similar protection to firearm manufacturers. Calo suggested that immunity would apply only when "it is clear that the robot was under the control of the consumer."
A common question that comes up -- "How will robo-cars coexist with cars driven by regular people?" -- doesn't have any concrete answers yet, although the idea of special freeway lanes for autonomous cars has been floated.
Still, any future media reports about self-driving cars causing accidents could "set back the movement significantly," Josh Blackman, a law professor at the South Texas College of Law, said at the Stanford conference. He added that such events "could result in a legal crackdown on a useful technology that will save far more lives than it takes," according to CNET.
The benefits of self-driving cars -- fewer accidents, less traffic, less fuel consumed, less time stuck in traffic and greater mobility for everyone -- are as undeniable as a future of autonomous vehicles is inevitable. And the fact that you can still enjoy driving on a winding, deserted country road and have the machines and data take over on a crowded and frustrating freeway commute makes this vision of the future more palatable for automotive enthusiasts.
As with most technological innovations, the general consensus is that liability issues will be worked out over time. And I agree with Curtis Karnow, a superior court judge in San Francisco, who indicated at the Stanford conference that he has more faith in machines driving cars than distracted and fallible humans.
"Most of these products do what they are told to do, in the way they are told to do it," he said. "Unintended injuries are often just the result of human error."
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From the reviews I thought this would be fabulous but I have to say I was very disappointed :( The flavor of the soup was good but the texture and consistency were horrible. I ended up eating one bowl and tossed the rest. I think the blending of the soup really ruined it but I don't think I would have like it much even if I left out this step. Sorry but I would never make this again!
An incredibly quick, easy and healthy splendid combination of flavors and textures. A real winner to add to our favorite recipe file!
A very satisfying and delicious (and easy!) soup that I know I will make over and over.
Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! We loved this soup. I didn't bother with the basil at all. I subsituted one can of vegetable broth with one can of chicken broth with garlic and herbs. Served this with a fresh salad of mixed greens with a home made baslamic dressing and toasted cheese bread. It was delicious!
A great first course soup, and even better the second day. The combined texture of the beans and squash is terrific; I disagree that the basil is "weird" -- it's a great complement. Easy to make, too, and a great make-ahead dish.
Man, was this good! Didn't confess to my husband that it was vegetarian until he had already said he really liked it. Easy, quick, lots of flavor, tasted great as left-overs, too. Great combination of healthy, low-fat, and delicious.
This is an awesome soup...especially given it's low fat content. I made it exactly as directed and loved it! Recommend it for anyone who loves hearty, healthy soups with lots of veggies...
This is great! A good week night meal that freezes well. I also thought the basil was a weird addition so I skipped it. Very hearty and filling.
Yummy soup! My husband really enjoyed the soup even after he discovered the beans. I did puree more soup than suggested since hubby says he doesn't care for beans and I wanted to hide them. This will be made frequently during the long winter ahead!

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Aerospace Products International (API), a provider of distribution and supply chain services, has been chosen by Flight Options for rotables management. API's Electronic Supply Program (ESP) will manage Flight Options' recertification cycle. It will also handle the associated logistics required to manage its life raft and survival equipment inventories.
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After being dismissed as impractical for cockpit use, voice-recognition technology appears to be getting a closer look from business jet makers thanks to recent advances.
ADT has developed and is testing a private aircraft security system known as Aviation Pass. The system sends out an alarm if an equipped airplane is moved by anyone not authorized to do so.
A radio frequency-based identification (RFID) tag is installed in the aircraft and an associated RFID card (perhaps in the form of a key fob) is issued to everyone authorized to have access to the aircraft, including an FBO if the owner chooses.
The number of tools needed for a modern business jet maintenance shop and the hassles of keeping track of their whereabouts and calibration status seem to climb every year. FAA inspectors are increasingly concerned about calibration of even the simplest tools, and unless an operation has its own tool crib specialist, there's a good chance that tools could easily go missing or out of calibration.
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The biodiesel fueling station was added in September 2003 to show the importance of alternative fuels as a means of decreasing dependence on fossil fuels. The fueling station is being donated to the Institute by Yokayo Biofuels in Ukiah, California. Stop by seven days a week to 'grease up' your diesel vehicle. Hours ar 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Sunday.
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In 2011, we added a 26' diameter geodesic dome, donated by Growing Spaces, to facilitate a micro-greens business supplying local organic grocery stores.
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The Institute manages the Solar Living Center, a 12-acre renewable energy and sustainable living demonstration site that is visited by 200,000 people annually.
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The Institute is home to Solar 2000, one of northern California's largest solar arrays providing 160,000 kWh of clean renewable energy annually. Solar 2000 was conceived, designed and built in eight weeks and was a joint project of Real Goods, GPU Solar, Green Mountain Energy, and the Solar Living Institute. It is now owned by the Solar Living Institute generating monthly revenue for our organization.
The array cost $750,000 to build and received $430,000 in California energy rebates. It is made from 1,200 individual 110-watt solar electric modules with a total of 43,000 single crystal silicon cells. This clean-energy array displaces 1,600 tons each year of carbon dioxide emissions and generates 132kW, or 160,000kWh per year, of clean renewable energy. It sits on one-third of an acre, creates no pollution, is nearly maintenance free and has a lifespan of over 50 years.
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DWR 10% Sale Is On Now!
Ever the tease, DWR launched another 10% sale last Friday which runs through next Monday.* While the sale excludes Herman Miller, Knoll, Kartell, Stokke and Bugaboo - these folks must drive hard bargains - everything else is on sale. If you've been hankering for something beautiful from DWR, this is a great time to pull the trigger and check out their small space solutions at the same time.
It's also a good time to meet your local studio manager, tell them hello from us and make sure that you will both be coming down to our Small Cool Winners Party next Thursday, April 20 at DWR Tribeca. (We incorrectly listed the sale as taking place in Tribeca only)
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Thanks to AT, I found out about this sale last Wednesday.
I stopped by a DWR that afternoon. The guy took my order and held it until Friday so I can get the discount.
I've been lusting after the Svedese Fortune Chair. It was the only style that went well with my Calligaris table, other than the Parson's style chair which is overplayed.
The 10% off made them more affordable even though it was more than what I wanted to spend.


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Black Market Twinkies Can Be Yours for Just $15 Million Bucks! (Or Try This Recipe)
Forget about Klondike bars -- what would you doo-oo-oo for a Twinkie? That is the question. Because since Hostess announced the iconic snack cake's impending extinction (well, unless somebody buys the company, which is a possibility), people have been in full-on hoarding mode, buying up cases of creme-filled sponge cakes like it's the Twinkie Apocalypse or something.
Look, I'm not gonna lie: I like myself some Twinkies. Still, what would I doo-oo-oo for one? Go to the store and buy a package, I guess. Maybe I would order a box online. Maybe I would even try to find them on eBay, if it came to that. But would I place a bid of $15 million?!
No, of course not -- but somebody WOULD list a box of Twinkies on eBay for $15 million, and a bunch of other somebodies would set similarly high prices for their Twinkies (so far, anywhere from 1 to 21 million bucks). That's right, discontinued Hostess products are apparently worth more on the black market than drugs, diamonds, or human organs. And those are just plain old Twinkies -- can you imagine how much the rare chocolate creme Twinkies will end up going for in a year or so? To say nothing of Zingers, those weird jelly-roll hybrid things. This one is definitely the best deal to date, though:
Anyway. Assuming you aren't insane wealthy enough to spend millions on a junk food craving, you COULD try making your own version of a Twinkie at home using this Top Secret recipe from Todd Wilbur:
For the cake:
Nonstick spray
4 egg whites
1 (16-ounce) box golden pound cake mix
2/3 cup water
For the filling:
2 teaspoons very hot water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups marshmallow creme (1 [7-ounce] jar)
1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Cooking Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Fold each piece of aluminum foil in half twice. Wrap the folded foil around the spice bottle to create a mold. Leave the top of the mold open for pouring in the batter. Make 10 of these molds and arrange them on a cookie sheet or in a shallow pan. Grease the inside of each mold with a light coating of nonstick spray.
Disregard the directions on the box of cake mix. Instead, beat the egg whites until stiff. In a separate bowl combine cake mix with water, and beat until thoroughly blended (about 2 minutes). Fold egg whites into the cake batter and slowly combine until completely mixed.
Pour the batter into the molds, filling each one about 3/4 of an inch. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean.
For the filling, combine the salt with the hot water in a small bowl and stir until salt is dissolved. Let this mixture cool.
Combine the marshmallow creme, shortening, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a medium bowl and mix well with an electric mixer on high speed until fluffy.
Add the salt solution to the filling mixture and combine.
When the cakes are done and cooled, use a skewer or chopstick to make three holes in the bottom of each one. Move the stick around inside of each cake to create space for the filling.
Using a cake decorator or pastry bag, inject each cake with filling through all three holes.
Makes 10.
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tuffymamaNovember 19, 2012 at 7:01 PMI wouldn't do a damn thing for a Twinkie. Yuck.
I really feel very badly for the non-union workers who got screwed over because the fucking union wouldn't take a TWO PERCENT cut to their pensions to keep Hostess going. I hope the union pricks really enjoy their welfare checks written by people like my husband who bust their asses to pay taxes. And it looks like Mexico wins again, since a Mexican company will probably buy out Hostess. SMH.
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jkm89November 19, 2012 at 10:14 PMLolololol! Tuffymama, that is laughably incorrect.
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HistoryMamaX3November 19, 2012 at 10:30 PM
It is really sad that the company went under and all those people were out of work... but jmk is right, Tuffymama is very misled in the grand scheme of things. High time we realize that the unions are NOT in our best interest and are more willing to screw over its members than the businesses they fight against, as they did in these circumstances. Unions are not as they were in the good ol' days where they were a group of workers standing up for their rights. Now they are a bunch of lobbyist using the workers as pawns in their pocket-lining schemes.
It really is sad.
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gerigirl90November 20, 2012 at 2:50 AMI agree with Historymama


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Yesterday, you'll recall, I blogged about the strange death of Mr. Joseph Giampapa in a hit-and-run accident. As you'll recall, this JP Morgan bankruptcy lawyer's death provoked a set of dot-connecting from Jim Willie, who connected the dots to Nazis, the Vatican bank, and so on. Readers of my book Covert Wars and Breakaway Civilizations and various blogs on this site concerning the bearer bonds scandals, will recall that some of the Operation Golden Lily loot made its way into the Vatican Bank. Readers will also recall that in my reading of all these strange financial dots, I've been maintaining that Axis loot formed a secret reserve, which was transformed into being the basis of a hidden system of finance to fund covert operations and black projects by President Truman in 1947, the year of Admiral Byrd's return from Antarctica, the year of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the year of Kenneth Arnold's now famous UFO sighting, and of course, the year of Roswell, and the year that the CIA and NSA were birthed by Truman when he signed the national security act which created those agencies. One is tempted to speculate more on these dots and I have done so in my various books. But for the present, our attention must be focused on the Vatican part of this story, and an article that was shared with me by Mr. R.Y.:
Pope Francis Sacks Entire Board of Vatican's Financial Watchdog
Francis, as we all know by now, has his own peculiar connections to the space angle of all of this, given his recent homiletical statements about baptizing extraterrestrials. But as readers will recall, I previously blogged about the fact that Francis had hired the same international accounting company to audit the Vatican Bank as is the auditing company of record for Lloyd's of London and the Bank of International Settlements (BIS). And the Vatican Bank has been the eye of other financial storms: one need only think of the mysterious death of Roberto Calvi at London's Blackfriars' Bridge, of the connections of the Vatican Bank to Michele Sindona, or the whole P2 Loge Propaganda Due scandal that burst out in Italy surrounding Licio Gelli; one need only think of the allegations surrounding then bishop and later archbishop Paul Marcinkus, whose connections to the bank, while palpable, remain obscure, and whose role as Pope John-Paul II's security advisor placed him in that pope's inner circle.
Now, notably, Francis has sacked the all-Italian regulatory board and internationalized it:
"The Vatican said the pope named four experts from Switzerland, Singapore, the United States and Italy to replace them on the board of the Financial Information Authority (AIF), the Holy See's internal regulatory office. The new board includes a woman for the first time."
In the context of all the dot-connecting that I've been doing the past few years in my books and in my blogs about this world-wide hidden system of finance, certain centers of financial skullduggery have repeatedly emerged, and they are – surprise surprise! – Switzerland, the USA, Italy, and Asia. Consider the Japanese bearer bond scandal, for example. Two Japanese men(the Asia connection), were caught trying to smuggle $134.5 billion in fake US bearer bonds (the USA connection), which bonds were subsequently denounced by President Obama as fakes, into Switzerland (there's the Swiss connection). They were caught by the Italian Guardia di Finanza, Italy's elite financial police(there's the Italian connection). When the fake bonds were examined, the $1 billion dollar "Kennedy" bonds were found they were stamped the the red logo of a securities trading and clearing company called Money World, which is based in Asia(the Asian connection again). But there's more. Recall that the East Asia News ran a story in which it stated that the bonds were so good that they were indistinguishable from the real thing, which seemed to indicate that someone, somewhere, knew that inspite of the US government's assurances that such highly denominated gold-backed bearer bonds were entirely fake and never existed, someone was asserting otherwise. Scratch and sniff long enough, and you discover that the East Asia News is connected to…
…the Vatican.
And now Francis I, Jose Cardinal Bergoglio, former Cardinal Archbishop of Buenos Aires, and Argentinian Jesuit, has brought in people from the very regions connected to other financial skullduggery. Suspicious? You bet I am!
For one thing, as the article indicates, Francis wants to put an end to accounts at the Vatican bank that have no connection to his church:
"Francis, who has said Vatican finances must be transparent in order for the Church to have credibility, decided against closing the IOR on condition that reforms, including closing accounts by people not entitled to have them, continued.
"Only Vatican employees, religious institutions, orders of priests and nuns and Catholic charities are allowed to have accounts at the bank. But investigators have found that a number were being used by outsiders or that legitimate account holders were handling money for third parties."
"Third Parties"? Could that be the entire intelligence-financial complex we have been witnessing? After all, the CIA transferred funds to the Papacy of Pius XII in 1948 to forestall a Communist victory in Italy's elections of that year. And I submit that it was then that the Vatican Banks shady dealings with murky elites – consider only Hirohito's depositing of massive sums at the bank! – was expanded. By taking aim at such accounts, Francis is aiming at some highly placed players (like the Japanese Imperial family), and intelligence agencies.
So, could we possibly be looking less at an action from Francis, and more at a "bowing to pressure"?
I don't know about you, but my guess is, you can bank on it.
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Our son is half way through his 3rd year at Valley View (in 2nd grade). His experience, and ours as a family, has been disappointing. 2 of the 3 teachers he has had have seemed to lack control over their classrooms and have seemed to struggle with communicating with parents. Our son is performing extremely well, and was even placed in the advanced group in math in 1st grade. However, his teachers have disagreed on his academic placement -- for example, this fall the reading specialist placed him at a higher reading level than his regular teacher. His regular teacher did not take the reading specialists recommendation and told our son he could not read "chapter books" during reading time because he was "not ready" -- this is something he had been doing at home the entire summer beforehand. Our best experience was 1st grade -- that year we had a new teacher to the district....her fresh perspective really seemed to challenge our son in a positive manner -- we REALLY felt like we were seeing him do leaps and bounds in his learning. Unfortunately, the other two years have been challenges and the teachers have not communicated well with us parents -- no newsletters, no emails, etc
This is our first year at Valley View Elementary and my son absolutely loves it! I believe a great school needs strong leadership from a visionary in education and I feel the principal fits that description. She seems to have great concern for the academic and social successes of all the students. My son speaks of how she has come into his classroom to check on what the students are doing and to see how things are going, as well as to give them words of encouragement. The inviting, pleasant atmosphere at Valley View begins from the time you enter the building and are greeted by the effervescent personality of the school secretary. The teachers on staff are warm, helpful and show a genuine concern for the students in the building. My son's teacher has gone the extra mile in making him feel accepted in his new classroom, as well as making sure his learning goals are on target. He has made many new friends and the transition to a new school could not have gone smoother. I am very pleased and appreciative of the efforts of the Valley View faculty and staff and the challenging academic program that is provided.
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45.5 MPG......... All in town riding.
same here!
[QUOTE=30300;848055]45.5 MPG......... All in town riding.[/QUOTE]
A little over 300 km per tank (180 miles)
45 to 55 depending on weather (wind), and fuel (I can get 91 RON here, but Fuel Economy is better with the 93 RON I got in Texas).
That's on my light weight R1200S.
[QUOTE=AZ-J;848388]45 to 55 depending on weather (wind), and fuel (I can get 91 RON here, but Fuel Economy is better with the 93 RON I got in Texas).
That's on my light weight R1200S.[/QUOTE]
I think we're looking for MPG on the new scooters, this is the mpg on your R1200????
Yes, remember it is 100+ lbs less weight than an RT or GS. The dry weight on mine is under the dry weight of the released model.
OK, it is still an apples to oranges comparison.
I am halfway through my second tank with 265 miles so far, at an average speed of 28 mph (riding to work in the City) and the computer shows 46.1 mpg.
It should get better as the engine breaks in and the weather gets warmer....
Averaging 42 MPG after 5 fill-ups -- [URL="http://www.fuelly.com/driver/DavidH/c-650-gt"]http://www.fuelly.com/driver/DavidH/c-650-gt[/URL]
PS. There doesn't seem to be a way to link a Fuelly badge with my BMWMOA profile; it said embedded HTML through BBCode wasn't permitted. Bummer!
When it's working the on board read out is somewhere around 55 mpg (UK) on my 20 mile ride into central London, but has gone as high as 62mpg if the traffic's a bit quieter. Generally I'm refuelling at around 160 miles and there seems to be somewhere between 2 and 3 litres left in the tank at the stage.
wow, i'd think they would get a bit better than that. i can sometimes push my F800GS down under 50 mpg if i really push it at high speeds, but more typical is 54.
I'm tracking my mpg with Fuelly. The last fill up was 49.1 mpg with an average of 45.4 mpg. A lot less than my Vespa (avg. 67 mpg) but so much more machine.
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I work with the West Coast office of BMW Motorrad Press fleet;
I recently took 2 trips aboard C650GTs: the fuel mileage is comparable to the 650cc F bikes: but I discovered the onboard computer calculates the MPG out for in town and highway use, and shows increases when "coasting" or off throttle or steady throttle use. In other words: if riders keep the throttle steady they can achieve the numbers I got.
from Roseville to Torrance: average MPG was 55 in city and 63 on highway.
from Tucson to Torrance: average MPG was 48 city and 59 highway. this trip was different because of rainy weather and the riders anxiety to get to destination.
the computer often calculates MPG on coasting at numbers like: 93, 105, and even 112. astonishingly high and probably "computer error" I think.
Still: on last trip (Roseville to Torrance) I fueled only twice for a total trip of 530 miles.
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New MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner said he isn't worried to be so far behind factory Honda team-mate Dani Pedrosa at the end of the first day of practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix.
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Or Wozi ? Aragon is history. Stoner had already hooked up with Suppo/HRC/GabarinI as had Burgess/Ducati and Rossi. Aragon, Stoner had a snap on the grid. Bashed the handlebar. This is Rossi's problem, THE FEEL IS GONE. Neuro transmission ain't what it used to be. Brain to shoulder to clutch. Blame Preziosi. Fellipo is not the problem. The heiraechy within Ducati and their sponsors clearly are.
Questions remained to be answered. Stoner answered it 2011.
I'm not about to blame any rider for doing the best he could on the day. Stoner bombed in Sepang last year. Hell, he might even eat gravel on Sunday. Hardly likely.
hugelean. Face facts. Without Preziosi/Stoner, you would not have a Ducati on the grid and Double World Champion to MOAN about. Sure Honda are delighted. Just as Ducati were after Sepang testing for 2007 back in late 2006.
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busaman195 says:
Stoner is responsible for the mess Ducati are in?how do you work that one out,here`s a rider who won races on the duke but the goat can`t.stoner put his balls on the line,has rossi.same old crap.
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just to slow you down alittle wosideg this is something that was mentioned on eurosport today julian ryder did say.. jerry burgess was quoted saying on an australian channel being interviewed,they need the rider to give more feedback! jerrys words not mine please feel free to watch the re-run of the practice session,sounds like jerry is giving up on his rider to me? can battle forever but at the end of the day stoner owned the duke..
Mar 11
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Yamaha3358 says:
Sorry, but there's no way you can use Casey's results from last year to make him look bad in comparison to Rossi this season.
9 podiums, 3 wins, 4 poles, and 3 fastest laps compared to
1 gifted podium, 1 fastest lap, and a best qualifying postion of 7th(or 6th?) .. Stoner didn't DNF a race twice on the bounce either. Rossi will be lucky to break the 160 point barrier, and finish nearly as much as 3 race wins behind Stoner's 2010 points.
Stoner is responsible for the mess Ducati are in, Rossi and JB are responsible for the mess Ducati are in. The GP11.1 design had nothing to do with Stoner. This was a radically changed bike requestes BY Rossi.
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Nostrodamus says:
What you do in the privacy of your own home Wosi has nothing to do with the finest rider / crew chief combo in the game. Only Stoner and Gabbarini have been able to find the key to the mystery of the D16.
'Please lie down on the couch Mr Rossi, and tell me about this phobia you've developed 2011.....'
I think it boils down to something like this.
The Ducati has always been a unique bike.. the 'beast' of the paddock. It obviously needs to be ridden a certain way, and the messiah has been proven a hoax, as Rossi cannot. That's it.
I said this earlier in the season, maybe 5 months ago.. It's a shame about the current situation because if they ever do get the Ducati sorted, it will no longer be a 'unique' bike. It will be a red Yamaha suited to none other than Valentino Rossi. Oh, and if others go fast on it, he'll take credit for that too.
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'Needs to be ridden a certain way'
Maybe this way. Just awesome, could watch this for ages.
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that is just a awesome video, you can see the desire in him to go fast, he just says, fun it, and goes for it
Apr 11
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Bultoboy says:
Still can't see any difference in the way he rides either bike. Paintshop that Ducati video into Repsol colours and who would know.
The Ducati also looked so much nicer in the all red colours. I miss seeing it as it was one hell of a sight seeing that thing hammered around.
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Nobody has talked more shit about the ducati than Casey Stoner(with the possible exception of nostro or captain clueless to give him his proper title) and rightly so it's was his request in the first place that put ducati on this path, and he spent 4 years developing it. He has been quoted as saying that it is capable of winning every race, after 4 years and the entire development program solely to himself, nobody else was doing anything(if that isn't writing on th ewall what is??) he has managed at best less than 30%!!! of the results he has boasted it is capable of, some one more cynical than myself might think that stoner is completely full of shit in this instance..
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Many of us tuned in and valued the scrolling pages of Ceefax rolling onto our TV screens with up to the minute news and regional facts.
It all began in 1974 when it was first broadcast by the BBC. Its' name is derived from the phonetic "see facts". With the digital switchover completed 23:32:19 BST on 23 October 2012 in Northern Ireland the interactive service finally breathed its last analogue "breath" or should we say "dots". Its digital replacement is the "Red Button" – easier to use and with ability to show images as well as text and quite a different animal.
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Sarah Palin: Maverick or Just a Neophyte?
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The McCain camp's announcement Friday morning that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will be the Republican vice presidential candidate is nothing more than a performance in the politics of cynicism, a cynicism that may prove to be somewhat of a strategic miracle for the Republicans as they try to follow the Democrats' much-publicized rock concert, or national convention, in Denver this week.
While it may not be the best aesthetic choice to put an attractive, young political upstart next to the septuagenarian John McCain, the juxtaposition of the two in terms of identity, experience and policy may work well as a unified presidential ticket, though of course only on a purely superficial level. Palin may be strongly cast as a "Republican Hillary" who can draw Clinton-supporting Democrats and independents either to McCain or away from the polls, come November.
As much as Republican analysts/apologists would love to allay the critiques that Palin's nomination is driven by her "maverick" political past (more on that later), her candidacy is transparent. The choice of a white, motherly, middle-aged woman is obviously a demographic ploy to further disunite the Democratic Party immediately after Thursday's conclusion of its convention.
The timing of the announcement in the wake of Barack Obama's choice of Joe Biden instead of Clinton as a running mate and the inclusion of a woman on the Republican ticket with its own history-making possibilities just scream reactionary cynicism. Not that an election campaign is much more than a performance in poll dancing, but the use of gender in McCain's choice for vice president is still disturbingly shallow.
On the point of experience, the Alaska governor has only two years as an elected official in high office. This inchoateness can be compared to Obama's limited time on the political stage, a condition that affords both candidates truncated résumés absent of serious political gaffes but filled with enough political activity to label each a good Republican or Democrat.
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Palin's policy work and history as a "maverick"—however drained that word is in recent political discourse—are those of a line-toeing conservative who vehemently supports the war, loves guns, is anti-abortion and wants to kill polar bears. No, seriously. As governor she recently sued the federal government, claiming that the 1973 Endangered Species Act, which protects polar bears, is unjust because it prohibits Alaska from fully exploring oil and natural gas sites. She wants to be able to kill polar bears to drill for oil. How Republican is that?
Her support for big oil companies, destruction of polar bears aside, leads her to advocate strongly for drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, an idea that has for ages been disregarded as a reactionary and foolish Band-Aid on the larger problem of the country's dependency on oil, foreign or domestic.
She further displays her Republican convictions through wanting to overturn Roe v. Wade; not believing in even the bastardized idea of gay civil unions; and being a proud, gun-toting/photo-oped member of the NRA. Although called a political outsider and reformer by analysts in Alaska, Palin has had an approval rating of over 80 percent during most of her two years as governor.
But her maverick status—the standards of which now have fallen to mean (1) you don't come from a pre-existing political family and (2) you don't allow people in your administration to do obviously illegal things—is now the focus of the mainstream media. Palin did blow the whistle on the Alaska state Republican chairman after a conflict-of-interest case went untouched, but clearly the word maverick has become empty when it can be so generously applied to someone thrown onto the national political stage after only a handful of years in her political party.
The choice of Palin, as much as it is a performance supplement to McCain's diet of jowl-shaking diatribes against Obama's celebrity and spryness, does offer a considerably unified platform from which to launch the Republican Party into its convention in St. Paul next week. The ways the Democrats will respond, both immediately and in terms of their long-term strategy to win in November, will be interesting to watch, as will the requisite deluge of comments about Palin's attractiveness and femininity. Oh yeah, the governor-turned-vice-presidential-candidate was a runner-up in a Miss Alaska beauty pageant. Let the cable news commentary commence.
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By Wonderblob, August 30, 2008 at 9:16 am Link to this comment
Republican Presidents are just bobbing heads for PNAC, AIPAC, and other corporate government media conglomerates. It does not matter what their experience is. In fact, the less experience the better. With 5 kids Ms. Palin needs to learn to do a little more head bobbing anyway.
By Pacrat, August 30, 2008 at 5:55 am Link to this comment
Hardly! She might grow as a politician but a two year govenor of a state with a smaller population than Raleigh NC?
Wow, those are real credentials for a national position! John's choice for Secretary of State will likely be truck driver from Ohio! (Might be a good idea - anyone would be better than Condoleeeeeza!)
Poor John can't help being a maverick - but since when does the word "maverick" mean "intelligent?"
By altara, August 30, 2008 at 5:31 am Link to this comment
McCain Picks Palin as VP Nominee
Since Palin was a successful point guard, maybe she and Obama should go one-on-one.
By nikto, August 30, 2008 at 1:34 am Link to this comment
Sarah Palin=Redundant
By Winni, August 29, 2008 at 8:03 pm Link to this comment
What a low blow by the Republican party!! How stupid does McCain think the American people are?
Talk about inexperienced! And some are worried Obama is inexperienced?? Give me a break!!
By jaja, August 29, 2008 at 7:51 pm Link to this comment
republicans will settle for anyone inferior, especially when desperate, just as long as they're not Black. our republic is not worth a warm bucket of spit sometimes.
By Sara Cass, August 29, 2008 at 7:23 pm Link to this comment
This news is awesome! It will get so many more voters out this year as well now! McCain and Palin ticket in 2008 is where the vote is at!!!
By Frank, August 29, 2008 at 5:10 pm Link to this comment
While McCain's choice for VP takes the issue of experience off the table, Obama and Co. should tread lightly on criticizing Palin's stint as a small town mayor from Alaska. Obama is targeting and trying to flip states in the Mountain West (where I live), states with a large percentage of their people in smaller cities and may identify with someone from Alaska. He's done a great job so far in courting voters in these states and he doesn't want to undo the progress by coming off as looking down on small town folk. Stick to the issues.
By Rich, August 29, 2008 at 3:48 pm Link to this comment
I'm an Alaskan. I know Palin. She is a winner. Strategically, McCain could not have made a better choice. When America gets to know her, they will wonder why she is not at the top of the ticket…someday…in the mean time, I hope she pushes for as many VP debates as possible - she steals the show in that venue. This will change the race as much as Clinton's focus on the economy vs Bush 1. She is the best representative women could have. This is not a political hail mary, but a shrewd and wise choice for VP. It fundamentally changes the nature of this race, and makes a Obama's call for 'change' look superficial and weak.
By dasm, August 29, 2008 at 3:29 pm Link to this comment
Palin - creationist, anti-women, pro-life, pro oil drilling, pro tax cuts for the rich. And virtually no experience in anything - ANYTHING - but the PTA. And McCain thinks she's ready to be president? What a fool. Hillary supporters- run away from Palin, a regressive in women's terms, and McCain, an adulterer & woman-belittler from way back. No real family values here.
By WR Curley, August 29, 2008 at 3:23 pm Link to this comment
These people actually intend to run to the right of Bush/Cheney. They intend to take it way out there to the edges of sane discourse.
What troubles me is the simple fact that they have confidence they can win with it.
Any suggestion that simply by grafting a woman onto the ticket, Hillary supporters will leap onto the McCain bus is either a breath-taking act of self deluded cynicism, or a knee-rattling exercise in focus-group political calculation.
Either way, be apprised…the outcome of this campaign can destroy our current global efforts to reclaim some vestige of the natural order.
The beauty queen is puckered up to kiss the planet goodbye.
By Onan, August 29, 2008 at 3:09 pm Link to this comment
And in her acceptance speech to a world wide audience , she broke military protocol as well as security by naming the destination and date of her son's army units deployment , endangering her son as well as his unite . McC and his camp should have put more thought into this instead of worrying about halting O's bounce
By WARIS SHERE, August 29, 2008 at 1:53 pm Link to this comment
Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska is a poor choice for Vice President post. May God help the Republicans. It is indeed a blunder to select such an young inexperienced political upstart next to the 72 year old John McCain. If he had to chose a woman, John McCain should have picked a much more experienced lady within the Republican party. It will be a field day for the Democrats. John McCain has once again shown his poor judgement.
By Diane, August 29, 2008 at 1:32 pm Link to this comment
It's not an either/or, she is a maverick neophyte who surely doesn't belong potentially becoming the president of the United States.
McCain is just using her skirts the way he used Cindy's - McCain uses women for his gain…...
She's his 'token' - a bauble; something to lure the votes that the old man couldn't get on his own.
Let's hope Biden suddenly gets a physical exam; is pronounced unable to continue as the VP candidate, and has to turn over (at the last minute) the reins to Hillary. Now wouldn't that just blow the Republican's scheme all to bits???!!!!
By thornsoftristan, August 29, 2008 at 1:30 pm Link to this comment
hey, I think you're right: Newsome would have made a far better VP choice, than Palin (or even Biden, or that matter).


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The Ooh Tray
An Open Letter to Young British Filmmakers...
Little White Lies
One flawed concept, dragged out for 90 uninspired, shoddily-executed minutes.
Full Review | Original Score: 1/5
What Culture
The film is, as Clarke's hooded Kidulthood character might say, 'well gash, innit'.
Full Review | Original Score: 2/5
Birmingham Post
Literally feels like it's 24 hours long.
Full Review | Original Score: 1/5
Sun Online
Storage 24 is destined to be packed into a cardboard box and forgotten about by everyone.
Full Review | Original Score: 2/5
The headache you'll get from the first half of the flick is not worth the meager thrills you'll get from the second.
Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5
Village Voice
A monster from a familiar mother.
Time Out
Feels like the germ of an idea with stuff lifted from 'Alien' et al and bolted on.
Full Review | Original Score: 2/5
Flick Filosopher
[C]ross[es] the line into misogy-wah! territory, and conflate[s] an attack by an alien monster with an attack by mean ol' b*tches on innocent men who didn't do nothin' to deserve it.
7M Pictures
completely works for what it is, and its low-budget nature keeps things grounded
Full Review | Original Score: 3/5
Sci-Fi Movie Page
B-movie fodder ideal for low-expectation late evening TV viewing.
Daily Telegraph
You'd give this tolerable British creature feature more credit if it didn't pluck shot after shot from the Alien movies - there's even a character ripped in half who turns out to be still alive.
Full Review | Original Score: 2/5
Slant Magazine
More chilling than the horror of the alien's close-quarters assault is the rank misogyny that more than offensively underscores the Melrose Place-grade human drama.
Full Review | Original Score: 1/4
Movie Talk
British sci-fi thriller is a shocker (and that's just the acting)
Daily Mail [UK]
It's consciously derivative film-making, aimed at people who paid to see every sequel to Friday The 13th and didn't mind that they were basically the same movie.
Full Review | Original Score: 1/5
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This low-budget Alien knock-off set in a London self-storage facility inspires more claustrophobia than chills.
This is London
With Johannes Roberts directing, this apocalyptic piece of cheaply made science fiction wends its way through an absurd plot with some energy.
Full Review | Original Score: 2/5
We Got This Covered
While sluggishly starting in a fashion horror/sci-fi fans are all too familiar with, Storage 24 takes an unexpected turn for the awesome with bouts of ooey-gooey creature horror - but still leaves us wanting a tad more.
Full Review | Original Score: 6/10
The whole thing proves unexpectedly entertaining.
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Buying ETF better than physical gold
The budget changes nothing as far as our investment strategies or themes are concerned. If anything, it reinforces the tried and trusted routes. First let me talk about a couple of supposedly new things that this budget talks about.
A new scheme called Rajiv Gandhi Equity Savings Scheme is proposed. The scheme would allow for income-tax deduction of 50 per cent to new retail investors, who invest up to Rs. 50,000 directly in equities and whose annual income is below Rs. 10 lakh. The scheme will have a lock-in period of three years. We have to wait and see what the "permitted" equities that this scheme will cover. It is very unlikely that this deduction will be allowed for any universal investment. For, if it is so, I will happily buy shares of Infosys or HDFC or HUL or ITC and laugh my way. I can buy every year. So, I think they will limit it to either IPOs or shares in PSUs or some such things. To me, if they let us invest in any share, it is a bonanza. Imagine buying quality shares at a meaningful discount!
The other interesting thing that stands out to me is the clear superiority of buying gold in the ETF form rather than physical. This budget imposes many financial burdens on buying jewellery. The budget proposes a tax collection at source on purchase in cash of bullion or jewellery in excess of Rs. 2 lakh. This looks like it is aimed at curbing black money, but my feel is that people will continue to buy in cash without an invoice. For those of us who would like to invest in gold, physical gold now becomes less attractive and the ETF route becomes a winner again. This has no TDS, no making charges and no excise duty, etc. In fact, one of the fund houses has recently launched a gold ETF, where you can get physical gold in exchange if you have more than 10 gram equivalent in the ETF. Wonder what the authorities are going to do to this mode. Technically, one can beat the TDS route by redeeming for less than Rs. 2 lakh worth in one transaction. In jewellery, it may not be possible to split the bills if a single piece costs more than Rs. 2 lakh.
A small reduction in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) does not make too much difference to anyone, since the absolute amounts are going to be miniscule. It may help someone who is a compulsive "Buy Today Sell Tomorrow" punter.
The one big negative thing for retail investors is the imposition of TDS on debenture interest when the interest payment exceeds Rs. 5,000 in a year. If one has Rs. 1 lakh in debentures and the annual interest is Rs. 10,000, there will be deduction of tax at source.
The present rate is 10 per cent and maybe this would apply. This will be a big negative for the retail bond investor. Many senior citizens, I know are within the taxable income limit and put substantial money in to bonds because there is no TDS. Now, they will have to live with lower returns. Yes, they will get a refund if they file returns and wait for one to three years. Most senior citizens I know will have a problem filing returns since they will have to find a consultant and spend money on it. I hope the government has a relook at this and like in fixed deposits, let the investor file a form for non-deduction of tax at source, wherever applicable. On the one hand, the government talks about broadening the bond markets and here they create operational problems.
This budget will of course make many things expensive for us. The benefits that we have got are miniscule. Our hope sho-uld be for reduced inflation and lower oil prices. Do not lose much sleep over changing investment strategies or philosophies.
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Las Vegas, NV 89101Neighborhood:
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Contemporary AmericanPrice: $31 to $50
Triple George Grill
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.triplegeorgegrill.com/
- Phone: 7023842761x
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Dinner: Daily: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
- Payment Options:
- Cuisine: Steak, Seafood, Contemporary American
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Private Party Facilities: We have a unique venue that offers the flexibility of 2 potentially private areas, Sidebar and our main dining room.
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- Entertainment: Live & DJ
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Join us at our award-winning restaurant known for classic American cuisine, Bay-style seafood and dry aged steaks. With a warm and comfortable atmosphere, Triple George Grill offers tried and true favorites as well as innovative options.Continued
With a private dining room, warm cozy booths and a patio that seats up to 100, Triple George Grill is perfect for power lunches, memorable dinners or special events of any kind.
With a private dining room, warm cozy booths and a patio that seats up to 100, Triple George Grill is perfect for power lunches, memorable dinners or special events of any kind.
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Triple George Grill reviews from OpenTable diners
181 reviews since May 24, 2014
- Food4.3Service4.1
- Ambiance4.1Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (91)neighborhood gem (82)good for groups (59)great for lunch (55)romantic (53)fit for foodies (53)vibrant bar scene (42)hot spot (28)notable wine list (23)great for outdoor dining (23)late-night find (17)great for brunch (13)scenic view (3)kid-friendly (3)Show More
- Good Food & ServiceLucyDined on 9/16/2014Second time here while visiting Las Vegas...great service. Had the crab stuffed baked shrimp...delicious!!!! Requested to be sat in a booth and were graciously acomodated. Would recommend to anyone.Special Features:
- A hidden gem!!!Dajf117Dined on 9/14/2014We just love this place! Food is good and the service is excellent. A fine dining experience with the best servers and bartenders in the city. I would reccommend to everyone. They have the best sourdough bread freshly baked and warm at your table. YUM!!!Special Features:
- Awesome food!OpenTable Diner Since 2012VIPDined on 9/13/2014The buttermilk sage chicken is incredible I get it every time!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great occasionCAKdineDined on 9/12/2014Our first visit and it was wonderful. Service and food were outstanding. We will definitely make a return visit on the near future. There are many wonderful menu items we want to try.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Exceeds expectations!Travelagent4uVIPDined on 9/12/2014Can't go wrong with this restaurant! Great service! Perfect for dinner before heading over to the Smith Center.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great town town eaterywinelvrDined on 9/11/2014We had the calamari as an app with the seafood stew and blackened tuna. The stew was excellent. The bead that came with it did not go with the flavors of the stew but the bread they bring to the table was great with it. The blackened tuna was not traditional blacken. It contained a strong cayenne pepper flavor but was very good. Service was great. We had glasses of their house wines which were very good. Would go back for another tasty meal!Special Features:
- Out standing serviceKiwitooDined on 9/10/2014We had our wedding dinner here on Wed 10th Sept with our family that had all come from New Zealand and a friend from Canada. The service and food was fantastic . I only wish that we had this place back home. Will be coming back again for sure. All the best to you all Greg and Carol BrownSpecial Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/10/2014My second visit (I'm a local) and a good one. Ordered the chicken saltimbocca and a green salad both were very good. I'm not a foodie or even a frequent diner outside the home, but I will recommend GeorgeIII to my friends and visitors.Special Features:
- NOT BEFORE THE SMITH CENTER!TOOSPYC4UVIPDined on 9/9/2014This was our first attempt to dine at a Smith Center "neighborhood partner" before the show. Service was so slow we will never be back! Our burgers took over an hour & was still not cooked to order. Our waiter CJ had no sense or urgency knowing we were going to the show. The place was busy, but not enough to justify us waiting around for 20 minutes & asking 3x (our server, the manager, and another server)for our bill. One time our waiter was just standing at the bar watching tv! What has happened to this place? We have been here before and even had the same server and have had an awesome experience. It is great that they are offering Smith Center themed menu items, but if you can't get guests in and out in 90 minutes, there is a problem.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great time again..jimmy633VIPDined on 9/8/2014Wow!! We had a great experience again at Triple George. The food and service were surprisingly great again. At the price point that we paid it's just a hidden world class gem. We have paid two and even three times the amount for great food but the George stacks up really well against much higher priced Steakhouses. The service is what truly separates this restaurant from the others (outstanding) they really appreciate your business and you leave feeling that. What a great place!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AmazingMarcieDined on 9/7/2014I had a wonderful time! Everything was beyond outstanding. I've been here a few times now, and I love it more and more with every time I go. Thanks to all of the staff for helping me make my friends birthday dinner so great!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great downtown spotpokerdollDined on 9/6/2014This restaurant is a gem. Outstanding food--both meat & fish...the crab cake appetizers were amazing. Will return again and again.Special Features:
- Great service!!OpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 9/6/2014Our table was ready when we arrived. Great ambiance, lively atmosphere. Good selection of items on the menu. Our waiter was very attentive! No complaints!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Does not disappoint!FoodieexpVIPDined on 9/5/2014I was told this was a great place for networking and enjoying great cocktails and food. They were so right! If you have not been here put it on your list and if you have I am sure we'll see one another in the bar or the dining room. A must!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DicerVIPDined on 9/4/2014Although my wife and daughter's food was good, my pot pie, a speciality there, had so much pepper in it that I could not eat it. they did tske it off the bill which was the right thing to do.
- Triple george grill looks greatOutoftownersDined on 9/1/2014Poor service all the way around. Food cold/ wrong.
- excellent choicejbelleDined on 9/1/2014Such a lovely setting for sitting and enjoying dinner with friends. Our out of town visitors were truly impressed. The food is excellent and it 's nice to find a place that can find something to create from the "non" steak eater! Loved the vegetable plate which our server had grilled shrimp added. Should become a regular menu item!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful!LoveReviewsDined on 8/31/2014I came here with a family member that lived in Vegas 5 years ago, it was his favorite find. Brought my friends to eat after Fremont Street Experience (within walking distance). Service was great, sat at the bar and ate. We ordered the Pork Chop, Lemon Herb Chicken, and Fried Chicken plates. More that enough for one person and great price for the quanitity and quality! We could have shared! If you are a Bloody Mary fan try a Bloody Caesar!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Prime Steaks and LocationkayteedeeDined on 8/29/2014Downtown Vegas is revitalizing and this restaurant is in a prime location to capitalize on this. A block off the Fremont Street Experience, the restaurant is cozy and provides all the steakhouse basics - wood paneling, chilled martinis and steaks cooked to order. Can't go wrong if that's what you're looking for. Just don't rely on your server to recommend a wine that goes with steaks (her favorite is the Pinot Noir) or have much expectations for another steakhouse basic - the wedge salad (watered down bleu cheese dressing and skimpy on the bacon). Server also spilled wine when pouring and never offered to clean it up. But we were downtown to party - our stomachs were full and the martinis made us happy.Special Features:
- Nice SurpriseOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/22/2014Looking from the outside we did not know what to expect. Once we were seated we knew we had found a great place. Everything about Triple George was over the top.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2003Dined on 8/19/2014Great venue for a business lunch meeting. The special swordfish plate was exquisite. Well done.Special Features:
- Great!!!jimmy633VIPDined on 8/18/2014Pleasantly surprised, Great steakhouse and Great service. Our server C.J. was Outstanding and very attentive as we're our host. The food was much better than steakhouses we have paid triple at that gave less service. You can tell this place really appreciated our business and the Y that you as such. One of our new FAVORITE places here in town.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/17/2014We went there in Jun2014 and it was great food and service. We went again in August 2014 and it was terrible food and service. Not a fan of high prices and inconsistency.
- DisappointednotpickyDined on 8/17/2014Loved the ambience. You don't feel like you are in a Vegas restaurant, which is great. However, the service was inattentive and slow but pleasant. My steak was only slightly above room temperature but tasty, must have sat in the kitchen for 15 minutes or so before serving. My wife ordered Chicken Christopher which was not as described in the menu and she had to send it back. They did offer to replace it but we had to get to a show, so there was not time.Special Features:
- Triple GeorgeOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/17/2014If there was just one thing that I would change would be is not having the televisions on during the evening dinner hours.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent FindsassyreinDined on 8/15/2014Located in Downtown Vegas ... across from the Downtown Grand. I read several reviews on this location and decided to try it... what a great find. Everything was delicious especially the porcine rib eye. Prices were reasonable, but even more so with the quality of the food and service. Will definitely go again and highly recommend this for any dining experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- MamamcdMamamcdDined on 8/12/2014We love Triple George Grilll. This visit though with a party of 6 we were seated right by the kitchen. It was quite noisy. The booths are much quieter as well as the room on the other side. We had guests that we hoped would love the place as much as we do but with the muse level I don't think that was the case.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice surpriseCubaLibreDozoDined on 8/11/2014My wife and I went to the Triple George after reading favorable reviews. Only a block from Fremont street and it is placed between a pizza place and a saloon. When you walk in, it doesn't feel like Las Vegas anymore. Sure, the walls are covered with black and white photos from the "Sinatra Days" of old Vegas, but the feel of the place reminded me of some of the older steakhouses in Downtown Seattle, or any city with a old-style restaurant with some history. It got busy quick and I see why it was listed as a "Power Lunch" spot. The food was reasonably priced and the cocktails were made with care (Nola Sazerac - excellent). Should have stayed away from the calamari though. Tough, dry, and flavorless.Special Features:
- Great FoodLVGalDined on 8/8/2014The food was excellent and we weren't rushed. I would definitely recommend.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great meal, great service, value!DinerguyDined on 8/7/2014We have visited downtown Vegas on numerous occasions but this was our first time to Triple George Grill. We will definitely be back. Food was very good, service friendly and attentive, and the overall value excellent. Our final bill was much less than we have paid on the Strip for meals that were not as good. Take the time to go downtown and visit this restaurant - it is well worth the time.Special Features:
- Pricey little GemVegasnightoutDined on 8/7/2014A real nice down town place to eat, away from the hustle of down town Vegas, but kind of pricey. the bill for three people was ~$160.00 and only included two cocktails. Notable: No table cloths or placemats adorned any of the tables... once you unroll your silverware you have to lay your flatware on the bare table which had just been wiped off with a damp towel. Staff was friendly and efficient. additionally: A negative comment, but no fault of the restaurant... once the sun begins to set dozens of motorcycles begin arriving for next door bar action. Very unpleasant had we decided to dine of the patio. The online reservation system works wellSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Never DisappointsTravelerDined on 8/7/2014This is our "go-to" place when we want a great dinner. A favorite of locals, but visitors are hooked after one visit. Las Vegas is filled with famous good (and not so good) restaurants and Triple George is always our first choice.Special Features:
- WonderfulgladDined on 8/6/2014Each time we go to Triple George we are more than satisfied. Great place to entertain out of town guests.Special Features:
- Was okchefenvyDined on 8/5/2014We all had steaks and they were good but nothing outstanding.
- Best Vegas ExperiencecanadianfoodieDined on 8/4/2014We had the best meal and service experience here at Triple George Grill. The food was amazing, the service, particularly the bartender was spectacular. When in Vegas make sure you stop here, it will be the best part of your dining experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- GeeBeeDined on 8/2/2014Good meal, good service, great food and a fair price. Excellent pre-show dinner spot.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good place for lunchFoodieVIPDined on 8/1/2014I really enjoyed lunch. The tomato bisque was delicious. Pot roast was tasty and tender.
- food is better than the servicenicefoodDined on 7/30/2014The food was good this time as it has been in the past. I would recommend this to a friend for a nice meal, but not if you want great service. The waiter was there to ask what we wanted and to bring us the check. He was not around when we asked for water ( had to find someone to do that), he was not around when the food was all brought out. He did stop by to check on another table and we were able to ask for more bread and butter. We got the bread, not the butter. As for all the food we ordered, wonderful. Steaks were cooked right, vegetables were crisp and good flavor. The chicken that my wife had was seasoned enough and she enjoyed the sauce that was with her meal also. Enjoy the place, beware of the service!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Cold, overpriced steakOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 7/25/2014I went to this restaurant based on the high reviews. I was very disappointed. I ordered a $60 steak, it was the daily special. It came out cold. Not warm, not luke-warm, not room temperature. Cold, as if it had been left out under the air conditioning vent. I informed the waiter, who at first attempted to place the cause on the fact that I ordered it medium rare. Sorry, I have eaten at MANY great steak restaurants, and never have I been served a cold steak because it was medium rare. He took it back for them to flash it. He returned, and it was warmer. However, because there was a sauce on the steak, the sauce was now seared into the meat, it was no longer a sauce, but dried and cooked into the meat. I do not recommend for any reason.
- Bad mealsSlipperyfinnDined on 7/25/2014We had dinner for 4 and it's was really bad , poorly prepared tuna and fatty steak, we complained and took 50 buck off a 250 bill Won't be back Was a great spot New owners and the head chef quit Don't listen to old reviews


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If you followed Celtics news and forums over the off-season, you were probably bombarded with a flood of Josh Smith trade speculation. It's looking more and more like all those conspiracy flag-football theories were for naught. The Hawks are off to a great start and Josh Smith is strongly considering an extended stay in his hometown of Atlanta. For over 5 years, Atlanta has been stuck in no man's land: not good enough to truly contend for a title, and not bad enough to mix it up in the lottery. After new GM Danny Ferry traded away fringe-star Joe Johnson as well as draft bust Marvin Williams, many wondered if the Hawks could even be a solid playoff team. However, led by Al Horford and Josh Smith, they have put the doubts to rest. With tons of cap space opened up for 2013-2014, the Hawks look to go after max-players this off-season, such as Dwight Howard or Chris Paul. Finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, JSmoove is starting to like the sound of "ATL fa L...
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