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Lil' Frankie's Pizza
Not too
long ago I met a couple who'd recently moved to New York. They said they
were surprised to be having trouble finding decent pizza. It took me a while
to figure out what in the world they were talking about, because this couple
was not from Italy. They were from California. Interrogation revealed that they
had not suffered brain damage, but rather were undergoing a crisis of expectation.
They'd developed since childhood a relationship with that gummy "deep-dish"
stuff–no doubt with such toppings as sun-dried tomatoes and sliced pineapple–and
that's what they sought.
I stemmed
the reflexive outpouring of pity as best I could. To a Neapolitan, after all,
the fruit of New York's standard metal ovens, canned sauce and factory
cheese that congeals on display might seem an odd thing to call pizza. A New
Yorker reporting that he couldn't find a proper slice in Southern Italy…well,
I wouldn't sympathize, but I'd understand (unless the New Yorker in
question was a food critic like GQ's Alan Richman, who confessed
last year that he failed to achieve pizza satisfaction in Naples). The point
is that people forge deep, personal bonds with what they know as pizza. The
strength of connection is not effectively diminished by packaged ingredients
or even absurd depths of dish, so long as such details remain constant.
You could
probably do a Skinner Box-type experiment with an isolated village. Set up a
friendly, corner parlor where residents can get greasy toasted white bread with
some hot Ragu on it (or have it delivered) any day of the week. When the children
are grown and allowed to relocate, they'll experience crisis of pizza expectation
even in California, where they'd be able get practically the same thing
they're used to.
a bit like the Skinner Pizza Box Experiment actually transpired in New Haven,
CT. But, again, I don't want to slag anyone else's pizza. What I want
to show is that pizza's power resides in its reliability–so much so
that 10 people might cherish the same sustenance, provided with the same unvarying
consistency, by 10 wildly divergent conceptions of pizza. Maybe it's because
bread and tomatoes are both foods of maternal resonance. Even the stereotypical
pizzeria proprietor, though male, is maternal. He's there for you unconditionally.
And what he offers can't be replaced.
Frankie wants to be one of those moms in Italian-chef drag. It's signaled
on the cover of the takeout menu, where the restaurant's namesake is pictured,
clutching a baseball and a tiny bat, a roly-poly few weeks old. In capital letters
at the bottom of the page are the words, "Brought to you by Frank Restaurant."
It's impossible to imagine that the people who ran the best inexpensive
eatery in the so-called neighborhood aren't aware of the daunting impediments
to true neighborhood-ness that exist there. That Lil' Frankie's Pizza
tries anyway, addressing those impediments with forthright generosity and wisdom,
makes it the most heroic new restaurant the East Village has ever seen.
aiming for the destination-spot quality of 71 Clinton Fresh Food plus the landmark
status and prices of Leshko's. Before I take a measuring stick to their
pizza, let me proclaim that Frankie's gets there. There is no more a perfect
pizza than there is a perfect mom, but it must be acknowledged that the starting
point for such a comparison is rather lofty for these parts. East Villagers
should weep with gratitude for the arrival of the domed-brick womb that births
five-dollar Italian lunches. Who else around wants to take such loving care
of them, every single day? The menu even invites patrons to linger during days
or after midnight, promising, "…we'll leave you alone (We really
The front
room is a lot like Frank: tight, warmly atmospheric with family photos, an antipasti
display and effluent waves of aroma from that mighty oven. In back is a more
spacious dining room, with exposed wood beams and large windows looking out
to a garden. One more time, before I criticize anything, I have to praise Frank's
owners for investing their profits this way. The dining room is on par with
certain downtown places where you'd be harassed for not running up a big
tab and departing after 20 minutes, never mind lingering for hours over a $3.25
lunch pie.
been my feeling that Frank's peak had passed. The canary in the coal mine
seemed to be the penne with tomato sauce, the restaurant's simplest dish.
One recent visit found it spiked with parmesan, as if to make up for weak tomatoes.
That fed suspicion that more elaborate Frank favorites were slipping. The amazing
thing about the place was always the quality of (and care taken with) fresh
ingredients. Now I wonder if the issue wasn't this spinoff, then in the
process of starting up. Or, considering Frankie's pizza, it could have
been an intentional adjustment in flavor. Italian-American food is usually cheesier
than its old-country cousin.
The brick-oven
pies at Lil' Frankie's are in the same league as those of Grimaldi's
and Lombardi's. But to give the newcomer the decisive edge over Little
Italy's and west Brooklyn's champs, you'd have to love cheese
more than sauce. And maybe even over toppings. The mushrooms in the pizza funghi
and the baby meatballs in the pizza polpettine (both $7.95 for a 12-inch) are
boldly flavored. The former also has fresh parsley; the latter, leaves of sage.
Such sumptuous elements afford mere nibbles, though, compared to the layer of
creamy mozzarella that blankets those pizzas. Frankie's lets its milky
fresh mozz dominate. It's maternal.
The cheeseless
pizza Napoletana ($6.95) is topped with fresh garlic, capers, oregano, olives
and salted Sicilian anchovies. It showcases a sauce entirely worth flaunting–balanced
in sweetness and acidity, paving a middle route between salty Grimaldi's
and sugary Lombardi's. I could probably enjoy a Lil' Frankie's
Napoletana every other day. Though I'd have to request "well-done"
every time, because I like a little char. The brown underside of my first Frankie's
Napoletana indicates another leaning toward the savory, away from pizza machismo.
crust will probably prove to be the main attraction of the restaurant, unless
you count the oven that creates it. The brick dome allows for temperatures near
900 degrees, resulting in a hyper-dry crispiness, memories of which instantly
inspire craving. It'd make sense to assume that light applications of sauce
are to protect this supreme consistency of crust, if only the Napoletana were
at all soggy. In fact, Lil' Frankie's thin crust doesn't even
go limp when vigorously chewed, at which time it asserts a toothsome doughyness.
The restaurant
sagaciously maximizes its usage of this remarkable crust. A pair of Piadine
sandwiches featuring fresh basil, arugula and mozzarella–one with Prosciutto
di Parma ($8.25), the other ($5.25) with just tomato (since Frankie's acquires
excellent tomatoes even in winter, this Caprese would be far from your run-of-the-mill
vegetarian sandwich even if it were served on a mere baguette)–are baked
between sheets of it. The melodious herbs and crisp crust together can be startling:
so compact and simple, yet airily lush.
Frankie's oven's masterpiece might be a special dessert, the Nutella
Focaccino ($6.95). A waiter told us that the dish has its own ardent following.
It arrives looking like a pizza-crust quesadilla, dusted on top with powdered
sugar. Inside are layers of chocolate hazelnut butter and fresh strawberry slices,
drizzled with liquor. I tell everyone I bring to Frankie's to get this
dessert, but sometimes the homemade tiramisu ($6.95) or panna cotta ($5.95)
go over better. Both are significantly above average, though lacking the inclusion
of pizza crust. The panna cotta has been coming with strong raspberries lately,
and its eggless texture is unique–somewhere between custard and soft ice
side dishes are blended with parmesan and/or other cheeses and baked in the
oven. The spinach makes for a nice break from the sauteed norm, and a butternut
squash further attests to the proprietors' selection of vegetables for
richness of flavor.
If you're
going to Frankie's for pizza, the best way to experience that keen vegetative
touch might be to appetize via the antipasti or salad offerings. Portobellos
are roasted in the oven with tomato and arugula ($6.95, or $9.90 with the addition
of Gorgonzola dolce). The house-cured tuna ($6.95) seemed a little overdone
the time I tried it, but some luxurious olive oil (the pizzas, too, are anointed
just before serving–an authentic touch) and a delicate accompanying salad
of cannellini beans, parsley and red onion promoted my thought process to vacation
The Lil'
Frankie's salad ($6.95) comes on a large plate ringed with morsels of potato,
beet, green bean, zucchini, fennel and more. A dressing on the surrounded bed
of arugula leaves proved surprisingly unsubtle, a little bombastic with the
balsamic and salt. It might have been a cook's error, but I found it more
to my taste–and in concert with my expectations for Southern Italian cooking–than
Lil' Frankie's more lullaby-ish flavors. Anyway, the arugula handled
The appetizer
I most strongly recommend is the fava bean soup with dandelion greens ($3.95).
It conveys an amazing smoothing-over of the tension described above. I couldn't
at first fathom a large-bean dish without any vinegar or sodium, but Frankie's
dandelions give off a mustardy bitterness, which serves to season the gentle,
pureed favas as if from a great distance. I noticed that even a baby liked this
soup, and babies don't usually do bitters. The dish is like a play where
two characters portray the entire range of human emotion. Your habitual mind
tells you something is missing in the middle, while your senses say it's
so easy to fill up on simple, inexpensive, delicious small dishes at Lil'
Frankie's that it's hard to find a reason to order any of the pasta,
meat or fish entrees. There's every reason to expect them to be exquisitely
seasoned, and, of course, all are baked in the miraculous wood-burning brick
oven. For those whose upbringing sagged them with an aversion to ambrosial thin-crust,
I'll mention that Frankie's offers daily "Pasta al Forno"s
on a rotating basis: rigatoni with eggplant, tomatoes, mozzarella and basil
on Sundays and Fridays; homemade spinach gnocchi with tomato and basil on Mondays
and Saturdays; and lasagne Bolognese on Thursdays.
In the square
bounded by Houston and 2nd Sts. to the north and south, 2nd Ave. and Ave. A
to the west and east, Lil' Frankie's delivery minimum is only $5.
The irregularly shaped $10-minimum delivery zone is vast–stretching out
to Ave. D above Houston, down to Canal between Essex and Lafayette, over to
Broadway between Broome and 8th St. and up to 14th St. between 4th Ave. and
Ave. B. Lil' Frankie is going to feed the entire East Village and more,
God bless him. A whole bunch of children don't know how lucky they are.
Someday, they'll find out–the hard way.
Frankie's Pizza, 19 1st Ave. (betw. 1st & 2nd Sts.), 420-4900.

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… you'll find in a nail polish bottle by Chanel this fall called Frenzy 559, which I had on my nails while shooting in Paris. It's the perfect creamy grey polish with a hint of lavender, and if you like me prefer more discreet and nude'ish looking nails, you're gonna love this one. In stores from 24th of August, join the queue!
Latest addition in my bathroom closet is this instant nail polish remover (£8) I got at Sephora while in Paris last week, just dip your fingers into the box and turn it around, no grease and nail polish gone, magique! Best polish I've ever tried, dermatologically tested, smells good and definitely living up to it's name.
And while we are at it, hanging by the pool I mean, these are my new favorites to avoid getting burned. Except from succeeding to protect my fair winter skin from the tropical sun, these products are super moisturizing, long lasting and smells wonderful, so well worth those extra pennies, thumbs up!
I should have been on a plane to Bangkok right now, instead I'm stuck at a hotel and a rescheduled flight for tomorrow, with no access to my suitcase, help!!!
Anyway, last couple of days have been super hectic and only a few hours before I headed for Heathrow today I styled a last minute hair shoot where I improvised by wrapping the models in gorgeous Scandinavian jewellery and garbage bags, high shiny surface, so very fall 2012.
April May June
Chanel's spring nail, April, May and June, and June looks like the perfect creamy orange I've been looking for!
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It's not often I tip about beauty products as I don't experiment much, but these goodies are new favorites of mine and it doesn't hurt that they all come in a beautiful package.
L'eau De Chloe is a super fresh floral citrus fragrance, and doesn't feel heavy at all on the skin, just the way I like it! YSL Volupte lipstick in Sheer Candy is perfect if you prefer a moisturizing lipstick (don't we all?), good points for the fruity taste. Dior mascara's have been favorites for years though I've felt the result could easily be a little too dramatic, the latest one however, Diorshow NEW LOOK is a great tip if you prefer more natural looking lashes.
Le Cut
A saviour
Are you like me struggling with unruly and dry hair at this time of year, then I can highly recommend this split ends serum, Kerastase Fibre Architecte, to be used in dry hair, only a few drops are needed so it lasts like forever.
New favorites
Right now these are favorites in my bathroom closet, they are both floral but irresistible fresh fragrances. Gucci's Eau de Parfum II is a classic and more feminine while Martin Maison Margiela's Untitled is a unisex with hints of bitter citrus, wood and musk.
New in
It's not often I buy make-up, like once a year, simply due to the fact I don't use much. I'm a massive fan of Bare Minerals skin products but other stuff I get from Burberry and they last like forever, loving these products!
Sheer eye shadow No.21, lip definer No.02, lip glow No.05 (not sticky at all!)
I can't remember ever getting so many compliments for my perfume as this one, Philosophy's Grace Pure eau de parfum, and I like it even better than Amazing Grace which I've worn for years. When I was in NY I got refills from the whole grace pure range, totally addictive and as it says on the box: "nothing smells better than soap and water clean", can't argue that.
Nail news
Though I've felt like wearing more natural shades on my nails lately, constantly sporting Chanel's 493 Jade Rose, I might feel tempted to try one of these shades from Chanel's limited edition, Les Jeans de Chanel, that will hit stores 8th of September.
Another nail news is Alexander Wang's first beauty effort that includes his very own nail color collection from Sally Hansen and will debut at his Spring show in NY in a few weeks…..
Hair stuff
As I often get asked what hair products I use and how I style my hair I find it easier to do it all in one post, though I've tipped about the Kitoko oil before.
I've used this series from Kerastase for years and seems to be, from what I've tried, the only one that can control my unruly, fine, curly hair without loosing all volume at the same time, I use the mask instead of conditioner in order to moisture as much as possible.
I always use the creme to protect against heat followed by either the volume spray from Loreal or the mousse from Kerastase when I blow dry my hair with a mid size roller brush, and I never use hairspray, just don't like the feeling of it.
Also one thing I could never live without is my brush from Mason Pearson, always carry it along in my handbag, a winner!
New in
I rarely try new beauty products, I've already found products that work for me, hence I don't mention it much here but as I got to try these 2 products last week and ended up being happy with the result I decided to add them to my bathroom closet.
Estee Lauder Illuminator Serum which add some radiant and reduces redness and a great lip balm from Dermalogica, both good for sensitive skin.


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DoD cancels "participation trophy" for drone pilotsApril 16, 2013 4:03 pm | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | Comments
The DoD has finally backed down. And I applaud their decision. Following months of negative feedback, the DoD has officially scuttled the Distinguished Warfare Medal. The DWM — intended for drone operators — would've ranked ahead of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart (two combat decorations) in the order of precedence.
Why the government should ban cellphones while drivingApril 16, 2013 10:28 am | by Kasey Panetta, Managing Editor | Blogs | Comments
This term "nanny state" is an interesting one. It's a term people throw out when they feel the government is infringing on their right to do something stupid. Frankly, if people could be trusted to police themselves, we wouldn't have any laws at all.
Iran invents "time machine," beats Doc Brown to the punchApril 12, 2013 10:23 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | Comments
From the same folks who brought you the flying clown car comes this: An Iranian scientist claims to have invented a time machine. No, really. I cannot make this stuff up. Ali Razeghi registered "The Aryayek Time Traveling Machine" with the state-run Center for Strategic Inventions. He claims it can "predict five to eight years of the future life of any individual, with 98 percent accuracy"....
The nanny state should loosen its grip on cell phonesApril 11, 2013 3:24 pm | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | Comments
We've written a lot on ECN about automotive safety and its intersection with cutting-edge technology. Texting, Facebooking, and web surfing pose an existential concern for distracted drivers (not to mention pilots, train conductors, and boat captains), but the nanny state has really overreached on this one: A California court recently found a motorist guilty of distracted driving for checking a map on his iPhone.
Star Wars on the high seas: Navy plans to deploy shipboard laser by 2014April 9, 2013 3:35 pm | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | Comments
Some bad news for Sci-Fi fans: The Navy's new shipboard laser system, Laser Weapon System (LaWS), won't shoot spiffy beams of light of the sort used to kill stormtroopers, Cylons, and Klingons. But it will fire a focused infrared laser that can down drones, disable small boats, and — in the future — engage missiles and enemy jets.
The creepiest robot yetApril 9, 2013 2:28 pm | by Kasey Panetta, Managing Editor | Blogs | Comments
There is an interesting inverse phenomenon involved in creating humanoid robots: The more lifelike they are, the creepier they become. It's not something that makes complete sense if you think about it. Theoretically, as robots become more human-like, they should begin to blend more into society and become less weird.
The Facebook "phone" that no one wantsApril 8, 2013 2:56 pm | by Kasey Panetta, Managing Editor | Articles | Comments
Well, well, well. It looks like Facebook has finally decided to join the big boys and create their own phone. It's the phone that absolutely no one was waiting for. To quote the parody video below, "Stop. Don't do that. Nobody wants it."
Should a computer grade your essay?April 8, 2013 10:09 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | Comments
One should never swap quality for instant gratification. Yet that's exactly what EdX, a nonprofit educational organization founded by Harvard and MIT, is doing with their automated grading software that promises "instant feedback" on students' essays. Creativity need not apply.
My wish list for the next iPhoneApril 4, 2013 10:32 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | Comments
A new iPhone is imminent! Man the ramparts! Sound the trumpets! A new coronation is upon us! OK, that's a tad hyperbolic, but the prospect of a new iPhone has me a little giddy — especially since the iPhone 5 was a huge disappointment and reinforced my decision to snag an early 4S (and not hold out for the inevitable sequel).
Television's next big thing: Smell-O-Vision (again)April 3, 2013 3:44 pm | by Kasey Panetta, Managing Editor | Blogs | Comments
Now that 3D television has failed to take off the way designers were hoping, companies have moved on to a newer, better, greater, bound-for-failure idea: Smell-O-Vision. Haruka Matsukura and a team from the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology have designed an olfactory display system that can work in conjunction with a 2D display.
Top 10 must-read posts from MarchApril 3, 2013 10:47 am | by Kasey Panetta, Managing Editor | Blogs | Comments
Here's a rundown of the most read, most popular, most awesome articles on the web. Take a look at what you missed the first time around or check up on an old favorite to see the conversation in the comments. Keep checking out the Lead at www.ecnmag.com and follow us on Twitter @ecnonline for our most up-to-date articles.
A legitimate case for dronesMarch 29, 2013 3:32 pm | by Kasey Panetta, Managing Editor | Blogs | Comments
There's been a lot of chatter in the news (and here on ECN) about drones. These arguments usually come down to questions about ethics, military power and tangentially the military industrial complex, and the relationship of the US with various other countries. It's rare to see drones talked about in any context outside of military.
Internet sales tax will only benefit the stateMarch 25, 2013 3:34 pm | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Articles | Comments
Get ready to pony up more dollars for online purchases. On Friday, the U.S. Senate passed the innocuously-titled "Marketplace Fairness Act" through the upper chamber on a 75-24 vote. The bill would require e-tailers to collect and remit sales tax on interstate commerce, even when the business has no physical presence in the state.
Bendable display technology takes the stageMarch 22, 2013 12:06 pm | by Kasey Panetta, Managing Editor | Corning, Samsung | Articles | Comments
It happens to everyone who owns a smart phone or tablet. One ill-fated toss into the car or accidental drop on the hardwood and suddenly the screen is too cracked to read. Not only does this render the phone useless until you can get to a store, it can mean spending hundreds of dollars on a new screen or an entirely new phone.
Technology forces your teen to stop texting and drivingMarch 19, 2013 12:19 pm | by Kasey Panetta, Associate Editor | Blogs | Comments
Everyone knows texting (or Redditing or Facebooking or Tweeting) while driving is a bad idea, but that doesn't stop people from doing it. It's pretty easy to justify if it's "just a quick text to my mom" or "a quick peek at my email." It's just as easy to end up in an accident because you were distracted.
Mourning the death of Google Reader (and finding a suitable replacement)March 18, 2013 3:40 pm | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | Comments
Like many of you, I was shocked, dismayed, and several other adjectives upon learning that Google Reader will soon go kaput. As a journalist, I sift through copious amounts of content daily, and it would be no exaggeration to say that Google Reader makes my job exponentially simpler, so I took its demise rather hard.
Lady brains: Dumbing down technology for womenMarch 15, 2013 3:53 pm | by Kasey Panetta, Associate Editor | Blogs | Comments
Manufacturers are constantly trying to find ways to appeal specifically to women. The justification is often that their product—be it pens, cars, or toys—sells with men, but they're trying to attract more women. It's a logical thought process: figure out what a demographic wants, market those specific traits, sell more product.
Using biometrics to avoid credit fraudMarch 14, 2013 2:45 pm | by Kasey Panetta, Associate Editor | Blogs | Comments
Credit fraud is a growing problem, and new technology isn't making it any better. With the advent of electronic wallets and fewer cash transactions, maintaining privacy and verifying identity are becoming an alarming issue.
The best use for Google Glass yetMarch 13, 2013 9:05 am | by Kasey Panetta, Associate Editor | Blogs | Comments
There is something universally horrifying about that moment at a party when you meet someone briefly but you can't recall his name when you bump into him a few minutes later or running into a coworker on the street during lunch and being unable to come up with anything besides "that lady who works two cubes down from me".
Drone pilots don't need a "participation trophy"March 12, 2013 4:31 pm | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | Comments
Sometimes — and I stress sometimes — the government does work for the people. Case in point: The new Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, has halted production of the new Distinguished Warfare Medal — awarded to drone operators — in response to veterans' complaints that the "participation trophy" ranks above combat medals like the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
Robotic bartender uses Raspberry Pi to dispense perfect drinksMarch 7, 2013 4:08 pm | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | Comments
"Let our bot get you drunk!" If there's a better sales pitch for the seamless integration of consumer robotics into our everyday lives, I don't know it. "Bartendro" is a godsend for those who enjoy a good cocktail but don't like to fiddle with precise measurements (or obscene bar tabs).
The Microsoft vision for 2018March 7, 2013 3:08 pm | by Kasey Panetta, Associate Editor | Blogs | Comments
A few weeks ago, we took a look at Walter Cronkite's 1967 prediction of a media room in the year 2001 and, setting aside the 1960s aesthetics, he wasn't too far off. Humans are always trying to figure out what the future of technology will be. It's fun to imagine what would happen if Google Glass became the new iPhone or 3D printing allowed for on-site organ creation. These things could change the world as we know it.
Forget 3D, say hello to 4DMarch 6, 2013 12:08 pm | by Kasey Panetta, Associate Editor | Blogs | Comments
Leave it to MIT to come out with 4D printing, just as 3D printing seems to be really hitting its stride. They can't just leave well enough alone, can they? We've talked a little bit about the potential of 3D printing and the pretty amazing things they can do, so now we're moving on to 4D.
USA claims dubious honor: World's top spammerMarch 5, 2013 5:29 pm | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | Comments
That slick email from the Nigerian prince promising fabulous riches just might originate from Peoria, USA. According to research from SophosLabs, the United States of America – home of baseball, apple pie, and spam, apparently – sent 18.3% of the world's junk mail.
Agita over 3D printed guns is absurdMarch 1, 2013 4:26 pm | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Articles | Comments
Hobbyists, tinkers, and DIYers are the unsung heroes of our industry — "hackers" in the original sense of the word. But conflating "hobbyists" with "guns" causes fits of hysteria. And it's entirely unwarranted. The handwringing over the imagined capability to print 3D guns and the associated moral implications is absolutely absurd and betrays a basic misunderstanding of firearms and physics.


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SAN JOSE (CBS/AP) — Kent Huskins and Alexander Steen scored in the third period to lift the St. Louis Blues past the San Jose Sharks 4-2 on Saturday night.
Matt D'Agostini and David Backes also scored for the Blues, who ended a three-game losing streak to the Sharks by winning their first game here in nearly two years.
Brent Burns and Michal Handzus scored for the Sharks, who lost their second game in as many nights.
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Man, on a hot day: You know that toy from when we were kids, the green slime you could throw against a wall and it would stick and slowly ooze down?
Woman: Yeah, slime.
Man: That's what my testicles feel like right now.
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SIMS 2010 Autumn Pre-Release Note
Dear Colleagues,
The SIMS 2010 Autumn Pre-Release document is now available in the SIMS Releases section of Support Net (Resource 17227). This document contains the scope of the SIMS Autumn 2010 Release and it will be updated with any further functional changes over time
This release contains updates to Statutory Returns for the following school sectors:-
English Maintained Schools School Census Spring 2011 and Pupil Referrel Unit Census 2011
Welsh Maintained Schools - PLASC 2011
Independent Schools Annual School Census for Independent Schools 2011 (ASCIS) and Independent Schools Council Census 2011 (ISCIS)
Catholic Schools - the Catholic Education Service for England and Wales 2011 Census
Enhancements have also been made to Attendance, Behaviour, Common Transfer File (CTF), Fees, InTouch, Partnership Xchange, Registrations and Admissions and SIMS Learning Gateway (SLG)
FMS has enhancements to support government supplier portals, a new report detailing suppliers with whom a school has traded with.
Released alongside SIMS 2010 Autumn release is the new SOLUS3 deployment software. Downloaded and applied seperately to the release it enables automatic deployment of SIMS updates around a School and Local Authority.
Further Technical enhancements include the support of Windows 7 64 bit for the SIMS and FMS client software.
The release contains the new Discover software on limited release to Field Trial participants. This powerful visual analysis tool uses an intuitive graphical interface enabling users to easily analyse data and is planned for full release in Spring 2011.
Important note this release is compatible with Microsoft SQL Server 2008/SQL Express 2008 only. SQL Server 2005/2000/MSDE are no longer supported and the software has not been tested against these.
This release is planned to be made available before COB on Friday the 19th of November.


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You know what I love? When someone posts art they didn't do without mentioning it isn't theirs, without bothering to source it (or hit it on some reverse image search to find the source) and on top of that not even bothering to look at the signature that's sitting right there on his shoulder and run it through bloody Google.
Nice job being a bag of reproductive organs.
and then what bothers me most is that reposts get more notes than the original posts
seriously, this is stealing
Thanks for supporting the person that basically told me I shouldn't reproduce
This is a fucking image on the internet that I can't read the signature of and don't know the source of
lmao its a fucking picture i didnt know it was ILLEGAL ppl do that all the time
he didnt fucking mean to take it without permission or w/e sigh
Oh you! Just so you know, it actually IS illegal! There exists a multitude of treaties on intellectual property and even an organization concentrating on that, called World Intellectual Property Organization XD And I'm pretty sure, wherever you're from, that you country did sign at least one of those treaties:))
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Sometimes you just want someone to drive with and show them your favorite songs.
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"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see."
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Bear With Me/Bayside.
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"make a radical change in your lifestyle and begin to boldly do things which you may previously never have thought of doing, or been too hesitant to attempt. So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservation, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. The very basic core of a man's living spirit is his passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun. If you want to get more out of life, you must lose your inclination for monotonous security and adopt a helter-skelter style of life that will at first appear to you to be crazy. But once you become accustomed to such a life you will see its full meaning and its incredible beauty."
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Vanderbilt Tech Hub in Sarratt|Rand
The Tech Hub is an extension of the Vanderbilt IT Help Desk. It offers the Vanderbilt community speedy walk-up tech support in convenient locations across campus. From VUnetID and software store assistance to email configuration and charging stations, the Tech Hub strives to ensure that students, faculty and staff are taking full advantage of the technology Vanderbilt provides.
VUIT will set up the mobile Tech Hub in Sarratt|Rand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the following dates and locations:
Wednesday, September 17 to Friday, September 19 – Sarratt Promenade
Monday, September 22 to Thursday, September 25 – Sarratt Promenade
Friday, September 26 – Rand Lounge
Family Weekend 2014
Family Weekend starts Friday, September 12, and Student Centers is excited to once again be home to many Family Weekend activities.
Registration will be located in the Board of Trust Room in the Student Life Center both Friday, September 12 (10am-6pm) and Saturday, September 13 (8:30am-11am). Student Centers will also be home to many signature events, including the Conversation with the Chancellor, Soiree at Sarratt, Faculty Lecture Series, and the Breakfast Buffet for Parents and Families of all students. For more information on signature events and the complete family weekend schedule, please click here.
We look forward to seeing you this weekend!
New Meeting & Event Spaces Now Available
With the opening of the College Halls and Kissam Center we are excited to announce the availability of some great new meeting and event spaces.
Kissam Center is home to two Great Rooms, one for each of the College Halls (Warren and Moore), a classroom, multipurpose room, seminar room, and three small meeting rooms. All of these spaces are available to Student Organizations and University Departments. Please see the Kissam Center Reservation Guidelines for more information on renting these spaces. Rates and room information are available for the Kissam Center and our three other Student Centers by clicking here.
Welcome to Fall 2014
Welcome to Fall 2014, Vanderbilt.
Student Centers is excited for another exciting year on campus. Changes can be seen everywhere in our facilities. Here are just a couple of highlights.
The Student Life Center has undergone some major changes to the Commodore Ballroom. Check out the new carpet (black and gold) and the new video capabilities. We have increased the size of our screens and added new HD projectors as well.
The biggest change is at the corner of West End and 21st. The new College Halls are open and we are excited to be a part of the action. The new Kissam Center houses new meeting space, two great rooms, and the Kissam Market, home to the Kitchen. Be sure to check it out!
Alumni Hall Recognized by ACUI for a Facility Design Award of Excellence
Student Centers is proud to announce that Alumni Hall was recognized by the Association of College Unions International (ACUI) during "The Honors: Community Builders Awards Ceremony" at the annual ACUI conference held in Orlando, Florida in early April. The facility was awarded a Facility Design Award of Excellence, which encourages excellence in the design of student-centered facilities that support campus community building and student learning. Angela Covington and Chris Reed were both present at the conference, and along with Robert Simmons, Principal of Bruner/Cott and Associates, Inc., were excited to accept the award in person. This is the second time since 2008 that Vanderbilt University, along with Bruner/Cott, has been recognized by ACUI for a Facility Award of Excellence (the Commons Center).
The project, completed in the summer of 2013, has provided the campus with more options for meeting space, dining, and recreation. Every space inside Alumni Hall underwent an extensive renovation. In the basement, students have access to a new exercise room and tutoring center. The first floor includes a new cafe, lounge, and writing studio. On the second floor the Memorial Room underwent thorough updates, and is joined by a new classroom and reading room. The third floor houses the new Institute for Digital Learning. The increase in meeting space is a response to the increased student engagement and leadership on campus and complements the renovations of Sarratt Student Center that occurred during the summer of 2012. The space will also complement the new Warren and Moore College Halls, opening this Fall.